Ben Gurion International Airport Overview
Airport Code
TLV
Full Airport Name
(Tel Aviv) Ben Gurion International Airport
Address
70100 Tel Aviv, Israel
Country Code
972
Telephone
(03) 975 5555
Fax
None
E-mail
telmas@iaa.gov.il or avia@iaa.gov.il
Website
www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion
Number of Terminals
3
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to third Sunday in September)
Location
The airport is located 20km (12 miles) southeast of Tel Aviv and 50km (31 miles) west of Jerusalem.
Airport News
Terminal 2, which previously served domestic passengers and was set for demolition following transfer of these services to Terminal 1, is now to be redeveloped for the use of low cost airlines.
Ben Gurion also opened a nearly 2-mile long runway at the end of October 2007. Officials said it would accommodate the new Airbus A380.
Transfer Between Terminals
A free shuttle bus operates between the terminals and the long-term car park daily 24 hours.
Driving Directions
The airport lies on Route 1, which links Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Car Parking
There are short-term car parks at the entrances to both terminals. Long-term car park is at a remote location and is clearly signposted. There is an automated service with information on parking and the shuttle service, in English (tel: (03) 972 3339).
Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Eldan, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt are all represented at the airport, with desks situated in the reception hall and open daily 24 hours.
Public Transport
Rail: A train service (tel: (03) 611 7000; website: www.israrail.org.il) links the airport’s Terminal 3 and Tel Aviv, operating from 0300 to midnight (journey time - 15 minutes).
Road: Bus: Buses run to Jerusalem and Haifa on routes 423, 945 and 947; buses are operated by the Egged Co-operative (tel: (03) 694 8888; website: www.egged.co.il) and stops are located in the central piazza of the airport opposite car park 1. Bus 475 to Tel Aviv goes to the central bus station. Other destinations include Petah Tikva, Ramla, Lod and Shoham. Bus 222 goes to North Tel Aviv railway station before stopping at all hotels along Hayarkon Street. Bus stops are located outside Terminal 1, opposite entrance gate 7. In Terminal 3, buses and taxis are located at level 2, gates 21, 23 and 24.
Taxi: Taxis are located near the airport reception hall. Hadar Lod Taxis (tel: (03) 971 1103) operates to all destinations. Nesher Tours (tel: (02) 625 7227) runs a shared taxi service between the airport and Jerusalem. Amal (tel: (04) 866 2324) runs a shared taxis service between the airport and Haifa.
Information and Help Desks
Information counters are situated in the main hall and in the Departures hall; there is an automated service in English for flight information (tel: (03) 972 3332) and information on check in, parking and transport (tel: (03) 972 3388). Ground stewards are on hand in the terminal building to offer assistance and information. The Israeli Government Tourist Office operates a 24-hour information desk, which is located in the Arrivals hall (tel: (03) 971 5555; website: www.goisrael.com).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Facilities include 24-hour banks, ATMs, foreign currency exchange and a post office.
Eating and drinking: There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and juice shops throughout the airport.
Shopping: Duty-free shops are located in the Departures area of Terminal 1 and in Terminal 3. There is also a shopping mall in Terminal 3.
Luggage: A 24-hour left-luggage and lost and found service is available at the western short-term car park (tel: (03) 975 4436). Porter service is also available (tel: (057) 488 4999).
Other facilities: Emergency first aid clinics operate 24 hours. There is also a mother and child room and a synagogue.
Conference and Business Facilities
Passengers with Israel’s El Al airline can use the King David Lounge (tel: (03) 971 6892), which provides Internet stations and newspapers, while business-class passengers with all other airlines have access to a number of dedicated lounges.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Facilities at the airport include accessible telephones and toilets, raised pedestrian crossings, ramps and lifts. Lifts and vehicle transportation to the aircraft are available for disabled passengers, who should contact their airline in advance with any special assistance requirements. Disabled parking is available.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport, but a good selection is available in Tel Aviv.
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