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Ben Gurion International Airport to Tel Aviv — Transport Guide 2026

Tel Aviv (TLV) is 18 km southeast of central Tel Aviv. Israel Railways train direct to Tel Aviv HaShalom / Savidor in 15-20 min for ILS 16 (~$4.50). Shared sherut (yellow minibus) ILS 60. Metered taxi ILS 140-200. Gett app ILS 130-180.

TLV18 km to cityILSMiddle East

Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Ben Gurion International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Train (ILS 16)
Fastest
Train — 15 min to HaShalom

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Israel Railways to Tel Aviv HaShalom / Savidor

train · Best for: Fastest + cheapest
Cost
ILS 16 (~$4.50)
Time
15-20 min direct
Frequency
Every 15-30 min · 05:00-24:00 (no Sat 15:00-24:00 = Shabbat)
Does NOT run on Shabbat (Fri sunset to Sat sunset).

Gett / Yango / Uber

ride share · Best for: App pricing
Cost
ILS 130-180
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Metered white taxi

taxi · Best for: Runs on Shabbat when train stops
Cost
ILS 140-200 (Shabbat surcharge +25%)
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Egged 445 to Tel Aviv Savidor

bus · Best for: Cheap Shabbat alternative
Cost
ILS 16
Time
35-50 min
Frequency
Every 30 min · daytime

Scam warning

Only take white metered taxis from the official rank at TLV. Refuse driver offers in arrivals — they charge 2-3x meter rate.

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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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Frequently asked

How far is Ben Gurion International Airport from Tel Aviv?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 18 km from Tel Aviv city centre.
What is the cheapest way from TLV to Tel Aviv?
Train (ILS 16)
What is the fastest way from TLV to Tel Aviv?
Train — 15 min to HaShalom