TLV — Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion) — Taxi Fare Guide
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is about 20 km southeast of Tel Aviv, roughly a 25–35 minute drive. Official taxis wait at a regulated rank outside the Terminal 3 arrivals level, open 24 hours, and every taxi uses a government-regulated taximeter. Insist the driver runs the meter rather than quoting a flat price. Fares to central Tel Aviv usually come to about ILS 130–190 during the day, with the meter starting near ILS 12 plus roughly ILS 3.7 per kilometre.
Ben Gurion trips carry a small fixed airport surcharge of about ILS 5, plus roughly ILS 4–5 per piece of luggage. Israeli taxis have two official tariffs: Tariff 1 for daytime and Tariff 2 (about 25% higher) for nights (21:00–05:30), Shabbat and holidays. On Friday evenings and Saturdays until sundown fares are noticeably higher, so a night or Shabbat ride to the centre can reach ILS 170–250. Check the driver has selected the correct tariff on the meter.
Ride-hailing works differently here: Gett is the dominant app and dispatches licensed metered taxis (you can request a fixed price in-app), while Uber in Israel also connects to regular taxis rather than private drivers. Booking through Gett gives a clear price and avoids haggling at the rank.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Central Tel Aviv (day) | ILS 130–190 | 25–35 min |
| Central Tel Aviv (night/Shabbat) | ILS 170–250 | 25–35 min |
| Jaffa | ILS 140–200 | 30–40 min |
| Herzliya | ILS 150–210 | 25–35 min |
Practical tips: Use only the official taxi rank outside arrivals and make sure the meter is running on the correct tariff — this is your protection against overcharging. Confirm the roughly ILS 5 airport surcharge and any luggage fees are legitimate, expect higher night and Shabbat rates, and consider the Gett app for a locked-in price.
Other ways to the city
Ben Gurion is one of the best-connected airports in the region, with a railway station built directly into Terminal 3 that reaches central Tel Aviv in under 20 minutes.
- Train from Terminal 3: Israel Railways runs from the station beneath the terminal to Tel Aviv HaHagana, HaShalom (Azrieli) and Savidor Merkaz in roughly 12-20 minutes for about 18 shekels. Trains run every 20-30 minutes by day and hourly through the night on weekdays. Payment is by Rav-Kav card or contactless at the gates.
- Fast train to Jerusalem: The same station is served by the high-speed line to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon, taking about 25 minutes for roughly 20 shekels — considerably faster than the road.
- Buses: Egged and Dan services connect the airport with Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva and other cities. Line 485 to Jerusalem historically ran through the night, and local lines serve the surrounding towns for around 6-12 shekels.
- Sherut shared taxis: Yellow shared minibuses leave when full for Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, priced between the bus and a private taxi, and importantly they keep running on Shabbat.
- Onward in Tel Aviv: The Red Line light rail links Savidor and HaShalom areas with Petah Tikva and Bat Yam, and the city's dense bus network plus Tel-O-Fun style bike hire covers the rest.
The train is the fastest and cheapest way into Tel Aviv on weekdays. For Shabbat arrivals, late-night landings or hotels away from a station, a pre-booked taxi or private transfer is the reliable choice.
Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.
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