How to get from TLV to Tel Aviv
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Railways (to Tel Aviv HaShalom/HaHagana/Savidor) | ILS 16 (€4) | 12–18 min |
| Sherut shared taxi | ILS 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 pickDriver 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.