# TLV — Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion Airport)

> TLV (Ben Gurion Airport) is the main international airport serving Tel Aviv, Israel. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/tlv-tel-aviv

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Israel Railways train to Tel Aviv stations
- **Typical fare:** ~ILS 18
- **Journey time:** 15–25 min
- **Pickup point:** Train station inside T3
- **Key warning:** Trains do not run on Shabbat — taxi or Gett needed Fri evening to Sat night
- **Fare reality (TLV → Central TLV):** expected ILS 18–ILS 180 · concerning ILS 220+ · likely scam ILS 280+ off-flat
- **Overall risk:** low — Train to central Tel Aviv is around ILS 18. Official taxis use posted city zone fares.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of TLV, ranked

1. **Israel Railways** _(recommended)_ — cost ~ILS 18, journey 15–25 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Fast
   - Cons: No Shabbat service
2. **Official taxi (zone)** _(recommended)_ — cost ILS 130–180, journey 20–40 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Posted flat
   - Cons: 25% night surcharge
3. **Gett** _(recommended)_ — cost ILS 130–180, journey 20–40 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Surge
4. **Sherut (shared taxi)** — cost ILS 80–100, journey 30–60 min, wait Fills up, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap on Shabbat
   - Cons: Slow, multiple stops

## First 30 minutes after landing at TLV

1. Follow train signs from T3 arrivals
2. Buy ticket at the machine or with Rav-Kav
3. Train every 30 min (none on Shabbat)
4. For taxi: posted Mehadrin flat fares by zone
5. Plan 25–40 min to most areas

## Common scams at TLV

- **Off-flat 'special' taxi** (low risk): Driver claims the posted fare doesn't apply to your hotel. _How to avoid:_ Insist on the Mehadrin flat or use Gett.

## Payment warnings at TLV

- Cards accepted on trains and most taxis
- Confirm the posted flat fare with the driver before boarding

## Arrival checklist for TLV

- Train ~ILS 18
- Posted taxi flat
- Sherut on Shabbat

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Last updated: May 2026

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