Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Ben Gurion International Airport is Israel's main international gateway, serving Tel Aviv and connecting travelers to Jerusalem, Haifa, the Dead Sea and destinations across the country. Compare transfer options from TLV to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Ben Gurion International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport is Israel's main international gateway and the primary airport serving Tel Aviv and the wider metropolitan region. The airport site has served the area since 1936, originally as Lydda Airport, and today's Terminal 3 opened in 2004 as the main facility for international flights.
Located near Lod, roughly 20 km southeast of central Tel Aviv, the airport provides domestic and international connections and serves both leisure and business travelers. Terminal 3 handles most international operations, while Terminal 1 serves domestic flights and some low-cost international flights.
The airport is connected to Tel Aviv by direct rail from the station at Terminal 3, along with buses, taxis, private transfers and road links. The rail network also provides onward connections to Jerusalem, Haifa and other cities.
Passengers can use a range of facilities including restaurants, cafés, shops, duty-free outlets, lounges, free Wi-Fi and accessibility services, making the airport a practical starting point for travel within Israel and beyond.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ben Gurion International Airport operates passenger services through two main terminals: Terminal 3, which handles most international flights, and Terminal 1, which serves domestic flights and some low-cost international flights. Terminal assignments can vary by airline and route.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ben Gurion International Airport
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