How to get from TLV to Tel Aviv
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Railways train to Tel Aviv | ILS 13.50 (Tel Aviv tourism site); no trains Friday morning to Saturday evening | Check Israel Railways |
| Kavim bus 445 (Terminal 3, Level 2, exit 21) | Check the operator | Depends on traffic |
| Taxi (metered, per Israel Airports Authority; Tel Aviv tourism site cites ILS 150 flat from Level 2) | Metered; about ILS 150 | Depends on traffic |
Israel Railways runs from the terminal to Tel Aviv for ILS 13.50 (Tel Aviv tourism site), but there are no trains from Friday morning to Saturday evening; use a metered taxi from Level 2 or Kavim bus 445 then. For 6+ hour layovers, check the train times on rail.co.il before you leave the airport.
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Getting out of Tel Aviv (TLV)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv cost?
Metered; about ILS 150 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from TLV to Tel Aviv?
Israel Railways train to Tel Aviv at ILS 13.50 (Tel Aviv tourism site); no trains Friday morning to Saturday evening — Check Israel Railways to central Tel Aviv.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Israel?
Most Western, EU, US passports visa-free up to 90 days. Israel typically does not stamp passports (entry slip instead) so future Arab country travel is unaffected.