Airport pickup

Arriving at Ben Gurion Airport can be hectic. A plan makes it easy. OPTIONS • Pre-booked private car or taxi: The most comfortable, especially with luggage. • Shared shuttle (sherut): Shared vans to major cities, which are cheaper than a taxi. • Train: Runs from the airport to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem (with a connection), and other cities. • Official taxi stand: Available outside arrivals. • Rides from friends, relatives, or school staff. TIPS • Ask your school if they arrange group pickups for new students. • Pre-book if you arrive late or on a Friday, when options are limited. • Confirm the pickup location, driver's name, and phone number. • Have your destination's address written in Hebrew. WATCH OUT FOR • Avoid unlicensed drivers who approach you in the terminal. • Ask the price before getting in, or insist on the meter. • Arrive before Shabbat. Public transit and many taxis are limited during Shabbat.