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Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center

Every transport option from TLV — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Israel.

Airport
TLV
Country
Israel
Fastest
12–18 min
Cheapest
ILS 16 (€4)

How to get from TLV to Tel Aviv

OptionCostJourney time
Israel Railways (to Tel Aviv HaShalom/HaHagana/Savidor)ILS 16 (€4)12–18 min
Sherut shared taxiILS 75 (€19)30–45 min
Taxi / Gett (metered)ILS 150–220 (€38–56)20–35 min

TLV is 18km from centre — Israel Railways from the terminal (12-18 min, ILS 16) is by far the fastest + cheapest. Trains run 24/7 (limited Saturday service from 19:00). For 6+ hour layovers: train + Carmel Market + beach walk is feasible.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into TLV.

Getting out of Tel Aviv (TLV)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv cost?

ILS 75 (€19) — 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 (to Tel Aviv HaShalom/HaHagana/Savidor) at ILS 16 (€4)12–18 min 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.