Airport transportation

Ben Gurion Airport is about 20 minutes from Tel Aviv and about 45 minutes from Jerusalem by road. Getting out of the airport is simple once you know your options. OPTIONS • Train: Runs from the airport to Tel Aviv and other cities. Quick and cheap. Check the schedule, since it does not run on Shabbat. • Sherut: Shared vans to Jerusalem and other cities. They leave when full. Not available on Shabbat in many cases. • Taxi: Official taxis wait outside arrivals. Prices are higher, and fares increase at night and on Shabbat. • Pre-booked car: The easiest with luggage and the best choice for a late-night arrival. • Bus: Available to several cities, with limited schedules. TIPS • Ask your school whether they offer group pickups. • Have the exact address ready in Hebrew and English. • Confirm the fare before getting in, or use the meter. • Keep your phone charged and have your Israeli SIM or eSIM ready. WATCH OUT FOR Do not accept rides from people who approach you in the terminal. Use official taxis or pre-booked services.