Tel Aviv Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Tel Aviv Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

if you must, I recommend to go to the departure floor and go to the end of the terminal. – David

TLV Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport.

What to Expect

Tel Aviv Airport (code: TLV) has two commercial terminals: Terminal 1 handles low-cost and domestic routes, and Terminal 3 serves a variety of international destinations. The airport is known for its strict security procedures, so consider arriving earlier than normal. Amenities are modern and include a variety of eateries and shops, including duty-free. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter a few airport lounges.

Sleeping in Tel Aviv Airport

Overnight sleepers are common here, but sleep doesn’t come easy. Thanks to non-stop departures and arrivals, peace and quiet are rare. Travellers recommend the departure hall near the security check and food court. Do come prepared with an eye mask and earplugs to combat bright lights and noise. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Tel Aviv Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel: Within a 15-20 minute drive
Sleep Cabins or Pods: No
Day Rooms: No
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes

If sleeping in Tel Aviv airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near the airport:

Sadot Hotel, an Atlas Boutique Hotel (2.8 mi) Boutique hotel with complimentary airport transfers (advance reservation required).

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Terminal 1

No lounges available.

Terminal 3

Arbel Lounge – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, Eastern Gallery, Level 1. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
Dan Lounge (Terminal 3, Concourse B) – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, Concourse B. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Dan Lounge (Terminal 3, Concourse C) – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, Concourse C. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Drinking Water

A reader tells us, “Fountain water is available in multiple places near the WCs entrances” (July 2024)

Food & Drinks

Restaurants and cafés are available, but operating hours vary. At the time of this update, no 24-hour food outlets could be confirmed. Vending machines are available near the entrances to all concourses.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are available in Terminal 3 on the G floor, including locations near the “Vineyard” and “Orchard” parking areas, as well as near Duty-Free in Concourse B. Lockers are accessible 24 hours. Storage fees vary by locker size and duration.

Mobile Charging

Free charging stations are available throughout Terminals 1 and 3. Additional charging points are located near some luggage locker areas.

Showers

No public shower facilities are available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Tel Aviv Airport, connect to the “Netvision” network.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge on the departures level.

Duty-Free & Shopping – JR/Duty-Free operates multiple airside locations across Concourses B, C, D, and E. A small selection of other shops sells items such as jewellery, clothing, and books.

Family Services

Baby Care Facilities – A Mother and Child Room offers a crib, sink, and changing table. Access is provided by staff at the information counter. The room is available 24 hours.
Children’s Play Room – Children’s play areas are available airside in both terminals, including locations near the entrances and ends of concourses in Terminal 3.

Information Desk – Information counters are available landside and airside in both terminals and operate 24 hours.

Medical Services

Medical Services – Medical services are available airside in both terminals. One facility operates 24 hours, while hours for the second location are not published.
Pharmacy – SkyPharm operates a pharmacy in Terminal 3.

Money

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available throughout the terminals. Fees may apply depending on your bank.
Banking Services – Yahav Bank provides banking services and currency exchange in Terminal 1, with limited weekday hours and closures on Fridays and Saturdays.
Currency Exchange – Bank Hapoalim offers 24-hour currency exchange at several landside locations in Terminal 3. Terminal 1 also offers currency exchange with limited hours.
TravelersBox – TravelersBox kiosks allow travellers to convert leftover coins into electronic money.

Smoking – Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas, both landside and airside. Smoking is also permitted inside Schmoozy’s Pub in the Rotunda.

Synagogues – Multiple synagogues are available: Airside, Terminal 1, Eastern Hall, near gate 2 • Airside, Terminal 3, Greeter’s Hall east gallery on 1st floor • Airside, Terminal 3, Duty-Free Hall. Hours: Open 24 hours.

Tourist Information – A Ministry of Tourism information desk is available in the arrivals hall, offering maps and general visitor assistance.

Travel Agencies – Several travel agencies operate offices in the Greeters Hall, including Eshet, Issta, and daka90, providing help with bookings and last-minute travel plans.

Airlines

Tel Aviv Airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Aeroflot • Air Baltic • Air Canada • Air Europa • Air France • Air India • Air Malta • Air Moldova • Air Serbia • Air Sinai • Alitalia • Alrosa • All Nippon Airways • American Airlines • Arkia • Astra Airlines • ASL Airlines • Astra • Atlasglobal • Austrian Airlines • Azerbaijan Airlines • Belavia • Blue Air • Bluebird Airways • British Airways • Brussels Airlines • Bulgaria Air • Cathay Pacific • Corendon Airlines • Croatia Airlines • Cyprus Airways • CSA Czech Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Dniproavia • EasyJet • El Al Israel Airlines • Enter Air • Ethiopian Airlines • Finnair • Freebird Airlines • Georgian Airlines • Hainan Airlines • Hong Kong Airlines • Iberia • IndiGo • Israir • Jet2 • KLM • Korean Air • LATAM • LOT • Lufthansa • Myway Airlines • Neos • Norwegian • Onur Air • Pegasus Airlines • Qantas • Rossiya Airlines • Royal Jordanian • Rwandair • Ryanair • S7 Airlines • Small Planet Airlines • Smartwings • Swiss • TAP • Tailwind Airlines • Tandem Aero • Tarom • Thai Airways • Thomson • Transavia • Turkish Airlines • Tus Airways • Ukraine International Airlines • United Airlines • Ural Air • Uzbekistan Air • Vietnam Airlines • VIM Airlines • Virgin Atlantic • Vueling • Wizz Air • YAN Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

The following companies offer bus service from Terminal 3, Level 2 (Public Transport Level):

Egged offers a connector shuttle (Line 5) between the airport, Airport City and El Al Junction. From El Al Junction, passengers can transfer to/from Egged bus lines travelling to/from Petah Tikva, Rehovot, Jerusalem, Hadera, Netanya, Ramla, Haifa, Ra’anana Junction and Ramat Gan Ayalon Mall.

Kavim provides service between the airport, El Al Junction (line 13), Shoham and Modi’in.

Metropoline offers bus service between Ben Gurion Airport and Be’er Sheva (Beersheba).

Afikim offers 24-hour service between the airport and Jerusalem. The bus departs hourly on the hour.

Car Rentals

Car rental desks are located on the 1st floor in the Arrivals Hall. From this location, staff will direct renters to take the free shuttle to the Pardes Parking Lot for vehicle pick up. Returning renters will have access to that same shuttle to get back to the airport terminals. The following agencies are available on-site: Avis, Budget, Cal Auto, Eldan, Europcar, Hertz and Shlomo Sixt.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Inter-Terminal Shuttles

Tel Aviv Airport operates a free shuttle service between the terminals and long-term parking, which runs in a circuit every 10 – 20 minutes, 24 hours a day. The shuttle stop for shuttles travelling from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 is located on Level G, next to the stop for long-term parking shuttles. The shuttle stop for shuttles travelling from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 is at Terminal 1, opposite Gate 4. Shuttles for the long-term parking lot leave from Terminal 3, Level G, Gate 1.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day, and dispatchers are available at Terminal 3 (Level G, Exit Gate 3) and Terminal 1 (Gate 3) to assist passengers in hiring a taxi. For safety reasons, please hire a taxi through the dispatcher only. Hadar Lod taxis travel between the airport and all areas of Israel. Nesher taxis are available at Level G, Exit Gates 1-3, and can be used to travel to Jerusalem and the surrounding regions. Amal taxis are available at Level G, Exit Gates 1-3, and can be used to travel to Haifa and the surrounding regions. All taxi services are available 24 hours a day. A surcharge of NIS 5 is added to the fares of every trip leaving from the airport. Night fares apply from 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM Friday into Saturday and from 9:00 PM to 5:29 AM on all other days, including Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Additional surcharges may apply for luggage, parties of more than two passengers or travel on toll roads. Use this Ben Gurion Airport Taxi Fare Calculator to help you estimate the cost of your journey.

Train

Ben Gurion Airport Train Station is on the lower level of Terminal 3. Passengers departing from Terminal 1 can use the free inter-terminal shuttle. For routes, timetables and fare information, go to the Israel Railways website.

Pro-Tip: A reader tells us, “There is now a fast train that goes direct from the airport to Jerusalem Yitzchak Navon train station, which is across the street from Jerusalem Central Bus Station. It’s a 20-minute ride and is quicker than any other mode of transport to Jerusalem, including driving.” (May 2019)

Last updated: 2026-01-29

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.