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Israel Airport - Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV)

Full name: Ben-Gurion International AirportLocations: The airport is situated nine miles (14km) southeast of Tel Aviv, 30 miles (50km) west of Jerusalem.Time: GMT +2 (GMT +3 from April to September).Contacts: Tel: +972 (0)3 975 5555.Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle bus connects the three terminals.Getting to the city: There are several convenient and reliable options for travelling from the airport. Bus services to Jerusalem and Haifa depart every half hour, as well as services to Tel Aviv city centre and the seafront. Bus #22 goes past most major hotels and central places within Tel Aviv. Bus stops are situated in the airport central plaza. Taxis can be hired from authorised dispatchers at the taxi stand near the exit from gate 8, close to the airport reception hall. Sheruts, shared taxis, are about half the price of private taxis and therefore a good option. In Terminal 3 buses and taxis are located on level 2. A train service operates from Terminal 3 to Tel-Aviv, Haifa, Akko or Nahariya between 3am and midnight and takes less than 20 minutes to Tel Aviv's central train station. For an automated information line regarding transport and parking at the airport dial (0)3 972 3388 (English).Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Eldan, Hertz and National.Airport Taxis: Taxis are freely available outside the airport terminal. Fares should not exceed NIS150.Facilities: Airport facilities include banks and currency exchange, ATMs, a post office, public telephones, restaurants, duty-free shops, left-luggage services, a children's nursery, information counters, facilities for disabled passengers and conference and business services. As you'd expect, immigration at Tel Aviv can take a very long time, with lengthy security measures, including interrogation of all non-Israelis. Check in lines can be avoided with night-before check in.Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.Departure Tax: None.Website: www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurionBen-Gurion Airport Map:

Ben-Gurion Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.