⚠️ Public transport — train, buses, light rail — does NOT run on Shabbat (Friday afternoon–Saturday night) or Jewish holidays; only taxis, pre-booked transfers, and rental cars operate then. On weekdays the train (Level S, Terminal 3) reaches central Tel Aviv in ~10–15 min (Rav-Kav card, no cash). Gett is the airport's official taxi app (order in-app/kiosk → get a code → show the sorter). Airport sheruts to Jerusalem/Haifa were discontinued in 2026. Avoid in-terminal ride solicitors.

TLV

Ben Gurion International Airport

Tel Aviv, Israel

Where to start

Train (Israel Railways) / Gett Taxi

On weekdays, the train from Level S of Terminal 3 is the fast, cheap pick — ~10–15 min to central Tel Aviv (and ~25–35 min to Jerusalem), with a Rav-Kav card (no cash). But all public transport stops on Shabbat (Friday afternoon–Saturday night) and Jewish holidays — then it's a Gett taxi (the airport's official app: order in-app or at a kiosk, get a code, show the sorter at the rank), a pre-booked transfer, or a rental car. The old airport sheruts to Jerusalem/Haifa were discontinued in 2026 — ignore outdated guides. Avoid anyone soliciting rides inside the terminal.

Ride Options

Train (Israel Railways)

transit

Fast, cheap weekday ride to Tel Aviv/Jerusalem

AvailabilitySeveral/hour by day, ~hourly overnight; NO Shabbat/holiday service

Pickup NoteStation on Level S, Terminal 3 (~1-min walk from arrivals). To Tel Aviv ~10–15 min (HaHagana), Jerusalem ~25–35 min. Rav-Kav card/app required — no cash on board.

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

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Gett (Official Taxi App)

taxi

The airport's official taxi app — works on Shabbat

Availability24/7 incl. Shabbat (reduced, longer waits)

Pickup NoteOrder via the Gett app or terminal kiosks → get a code → show the usher/sorter at the rank (Level G outside arrivals). Meter or agreed fixed fare; small airport exit fee; higher at night/Shabbat.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Public Bus

transit

Budget option on weekdays

AvailabilityLimited direct service; no Shabbat service

Pickup NoteVerify current routes/numbers on the day (some former lines have changed). Rav-Kav required.

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Tel Aviv — book via SIXT app or website

Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.

Convenience

Relative costHigher cost

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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Gett is the airport's official taxi app (international apps like Uber are not the norm in Israel) — order in-app or at a terminal kiosk, get a code, and show the usher/sorter at the official rank (Level G outside arrivals). Insist on the meter or agree a fixed fare first.

Taxi

Gett is the designated taxi operator (order in-app/kiosk → get a code → show the sorter at the rank). A Level 2 rank offers flat-rate cabs with a sorter. A small airport exit fee applies; nights/Shabbat cost more. Avoid anyone soliciting rides inside the terminal.

Shuttle

Pre-booked private transfers and shared shuttles (driver meets you in arrivals) are especially useful for Shabbat/holidays, families, or groups.

Transit

The train station is on Level S, Terminal 3 (~1-min walk from arrivals): to Tel Aviv ~10–15 min (HaHagana), Jerusalem-Yitzhak Navon ~25–35 min, plus Haifa/Be'er Sheva. Several/hour by day, ~hourly overnight. Rav-Kav card/app required — no cash. NO service on Shabbat/holidays.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked private transfers are the go-to for any Shabbat/holiday arrival, families, or groups — the driver meets you in arrivals; book ahead.

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Local Tips

Plan around Shabbat — from Friday afternoon to Saturday nightfall (and on Jewish holidays) the train, buses, and light rail all stop. If you land then, your only options are a taxi, a pre-booked transfer, or a rental car — arrange ahead.
The train from Level S is the weekday winner — ~10–15 min to central Tel Aviv, frequent and cheap. Buy a Rav-Kav card (no cash on board) at the station or arrivals.
Gett is the official taxi app at TLV — order in-app or at a kiosk, get a code, and show the sorter at the rank. Insist on the meter or agree a fixed fare first; expect night/Shabbat surcharges and a small airport exit fee.
Ignore old advice about airport “sheruts” to Jerusalem/Haifa — those were discontinued in 2026. Rely on the train (weekdays) or a pre-booked transfer.
Don't accept rides from anyone approaching you inside the terminal — official taxi drivers don't solicit there; use the Gett rank or your booked transfer.
TLV ≠ ETM (Ramon/Eilat) — Ramon is Israel's other airport, far to the south. Confirm your code.

Tarmyq local tip

On a weekday, just take the train from Level S — it's a quick, cheap hop into Tel Aviv (grab a Rav-Kav card, no cash on board). But if you land on Shabbat or a holiday, the trains and buses are off entirely, so line up a Gett taxi (the official airport app — you'll get a code to show the sorter) or pre-book a transfer. And ignore those discontinued-sherut blog posts; that option's gone as of 2026.