Tel Aviv Airport Transfer Guide
๐ฎ๐ฑ Ben Gurion International (TLV) โ Updated 2026
Ben Gurion (TLV) is 18 km south-east of Tel Aviv โ a 20-40 min drive on Highway 1. The Israel Railways train from TLV station runs every 30-60 min (โช16, 12-18 min to Tel Aviv HaShalom / Savidor Central). Sherut shared taxis (vans, โช75 fixed to anywhere in Tel Aviv) are uniquely Israeli โ efficient + cheap. Gett (Israeli Uber equivalent) is the main app. Pre-booked transfers ILS 180-400. Note: Shabbat (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown) โ trains + buses do NOT run. Only taxis + transfers. Plan ahead.
18 km Tel Aviv / 24 km Jaffa / 60 km Jerusalem
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English-speaking driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed prices, flight tracking, free cancellation up to 24h.
- Flight tracking โ delay-aware pickup
- Fixed price ยท no surge ยท free cancellation
- Cars, vans, minibuses for 1โ8 passengers
via Welcome Pickups ยท TLV
Tel Aviv airport transfer options compared
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups (pre-booked) | ILS 180โ400 | 20โ60 min | Meet-and-greet, fixed fare, English driver, flight tracked. |
| Kiwitaxi (pre-booked) | ILS 170โ380 | 20โ60 min | Marketplace, instant quote. |
| Israel Railways train | ILS 16 | 12โ18 min | TLVโTel Aviv HaShalom / Savidor Central. NOT on Shabbat. |
| Sherut shared taxi (van) | ILS 75 | 30โ50 min | Shared 10-seat van, fixed ILS 75 to anywhere in Tel Aviv. Cash. |
| Gett app | ILS 120โ250 | 20โ40 min | Israeli rideshare, most popular app โ same price 24/7 (no Shabbat surge). |
| Yellow metered taxi | ILS 140โ280 | 20โ40 min | Metered + ILS 5 airport surcharge + Shabbat 25% surcharge. |
Top destinations from TLV
Tel Aviv (central, Rothschild)
18 km, 20-40 min โ start/end point for most visits.
Jaffa (old port)
24 km, 25-45 min โ historic + restaurants.
Jerusalem (Old City)
60 km, 50-75 min โ must-see for most visitors.
Herzliya (suburb)
28 km north, 30-50 min โ corporate + beach.
Eilat (Red Sea)
350 km south, 4-5 hours โ usually fly TLVโETH instead.
Booking tips for Tel Aviv
- โ Shabbat (Friday 18:00 to Saturday 20:00) โ NO trains, buses, Sherut โ only taxis + pre-booked transfers (with 25% surcharge)
- โ Sherut shared taxi (ILS 75) is uniquely Israeli + extraordinary value โ but slow (multiple drops, 30-50 min)
- โ For Jerusalem arrivals: pre-book โ Jerusalem hotels often 60 km from TLV, no direct rail
- โ Security check on departure can take 2-3 hours โ pre-book LATER pickup for departure
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FAQ
Sherut shared taxi or pre-booked transfer?+
Sherut: ILS 75 fixed (~$22), shared 10-seat van, 30-50 min, drops anywhere in Tel Aviv on request, runs 24/7 INCLUDING Shabbat. Pre-booked transfer: ILS 180-400, 20-40 min, private door-to-door. For solo travellers on a budget who don't mind shared rides: Sherut is unbeatable. For families, comfort, late-night arrivals, or Shabbat: transfer.
Train from TLV โ when not to use it?+
Israel Railways from TLV: ILS 16, 12-18 min to Tel Aviv HaShalom / Savidor Central, every 30-60 min. Excellent value normally. BUT: closed Friday 14:00 to Saturday 20:00 (Shabbat). For Shabbat arrivals: no train option, only taxi/transfer (with 25% surcharge). Plan flights to land Sunday-Friday morning if rail matters.
Jerusalem direct from TLV?+
Yes โ multiple options. Israel Railways: ILS 24, 35 min direct TLVโJerusalem Yitzhak Navon (modern fast train, every 30 min). Sherut: ILS 80 to Jerusalem (shared, 60-90 min). Pre-booked transfer: ILS 450-650 (private, 50-75 min). For most Jerusalem-only trips: skip Tel Aviv entirely โ train direct is excellent value.
Security check times โ how long?+
Ben Gurion is famous for layered security. Arrival: usually quick (immigration 10-30 min). Departure: profile + bag security can take 1-3 hours depending on profile. For departure transfers: arrive at TLV 3 hours before international flight (2 hours minimum). Pre-book transfer for the EARLIER arrival time + factor potential delays.
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