How to Plan a Trip to Tel Aviv
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Israel needs.
Your 4-step Tel Aviv plan
Step 1 — Book flights to TLV
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is the main gateway to Tel Aviv. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to TLVStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Jaffa Old City + flea market for the best first-time visit — 4,000-year-old port — Ottoman + Crusader era buildings.
Where to stay in Tel AvivStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Tel Aviv beachfront + Tayelet promenade, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Tel Aviv.
Things to do in Tel AvivStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Israel Railways (to Tel Aviv HaShalom/HaHagana/Savidor) is ILS 16 (€4) and takes 12–18 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
TLV arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
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.