Distances from Tel Aviv Airport to points of interest
The Ben Gurion airport is, as mentioned, 15 km from the centre of Tel Aviv. Let's find out
how far you must go to get to some of the city's attractions. The journey time changes
according to the chosen vehicle and, of course, to the traffic you encounter along the way.
Let us also remember that the city is not far from Jerusalem, one of the most important
places in the State of Israel.
- Distance between Tel Aviv Airport and Jaffa: the distance to this area
of the city is only 20 km. The journey time by bus is approximately 35 minutes, while
the journey time is 25 minutes by private car;
- Distance between Tel Aviv Airport to Neve Tzedek French Quarter: Ben
Gurion airport is about 20 km from the famous French quarter. The journey time by train
or bus is 35-40 minutes, while the journey time is 20 minutes by private car;
- Distance between Tel Aviv Airport and Jerusalem: it is about 55 km to
Jerusalem. The journey time by train or bus varies between 50 minutes and 1 hour and 10
minutes, while in private cars the journey time is 40 minutes;
- Distance between Tel Aviv Airport and Haifa: the two cities are about
115 km apart. The average journey time by train and private car is 1 hour and 15
minutes, while by bus it is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Tel Aviv Transport
Moving around in a big city like Tel Aviv might seem difficult. That is why it is necessary
to know all the available modes of transportation for those who want to get to know this
place.
To tour the city it is possible to use the buses, trains and trams. Of course you can also
take a taxi, while the metro could be finished in 2022.
Each type of transport has its advantages and it is better to choose one or the other also
based on the area of the city where you want to arrive and the time available. For all the
information about which one you should choose, we advise you to visit the official website
of the public transport in Tel Aviv or download
the relevant mobile application.
Below you can find all the options you have to get from Tel Aviv Airport to the city centre.
- Train: There is a train that runs from Tel Aviv Airport to the city
centre. It stops at 3 stations. You will need to choose the closest one to your
destination and then continue by bus or on foot to your hotel. The service, which does
not operate during Shabbat, i.e. at the weekend, provides a train every 15 minutes
during the day and one every hour at night;
- Bus: The no. 455 bus allows those who arrive at the Ben Gurion to get
to the city centre. Again, the service is suspended during Shabbat hours. The frequency
of the trip is one per hour, both during the day and at night.;
- Public Taxi: Here you have the option to travel during Shabbat time,
but the fare changes according to the traffic on the road because the price is
calculated using the taximeter;
- Private Taxi: You can book a taxi service in Tel Aviv, which will take
you from Ben Gurion Airport straight to the address of your choice. The advantage is
that you will know the price of the trip as soon as you book and there will be no
surprises once you arrive at your destination.
The Taxileader.net service
Taxileader.net has been operating in the sector of private transfers from airports to the
city centre (and vice versa) from 2013 until today. Our experience in the sector and the
quality of the services we offer allows us to be present in several cities and capitals
around the world, this makes our service available in all major airports, including Tel
Aviv.
One of the advantages we offer is that we have a professional driver available, capable of
giving the best welcome to our clients directly inside the airport with a sign that bears
the client's name, this way it is faster to identify the client.
Also in the event of a delayed flight, the price of the transfer will not change. However,
you should inform the driver of the change by sending a text message or calling the
emergency number. By doing so, the driver will be organised in such a way that he can be
very punctual at the time of your arrival.
It will be possible to choose an address as a destination, it can be the hotel, an attraction
or a specific point in the city. The rate does not change and you will have no surprises
about the final cost.
How to book a taxi in Tel Aviv
Booking a Tel Aviv Airport Taxi with our service is actually very simple. Just fill out the
form on this page with all the information requested such as number of passengers, luggage,
flight details, address where you want to arrive or where you want to be picked up. It will
be possible to choose the type of car and add additional services.
The total amount is calculated automatically and if the client chooses to confirm the quote,
he/she will have to enter personal details and make a small deposit. You can decide whether
to pay the deposit or directly the total in advance by credit card, prepaid debit card,
PayPal or bank transfer. Tel Aviv is now closer than ever. In fact, after making the
payment, the customer will only have to wait for our service confirmation email and from
that moment on, everything will already be arranged.