Ben Gurion international airport is the largest and busiest international airport in Israel. The airport is located near the city of Lod, 15 KM (9 MI) southeast of Tel Aviv 44 KM (27 MI) from Jerusalem and 115 KM (71 MI) from Haifa. The airport is located on highway 1, the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway. Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport is a busy hub of activity. Enjoy easy access to Jerusalem (about 40 minutes) and short distance from Tel Aviv (about 25 minutes). Ben Gurion Airport’s new terminal offers ease of access and all the appropriate amenities. Rent a phone, use the bank or buy some last minute gifts. For arrival and departure information in English, call +972-3-975-5555, or visit Online Flight Information 

Ben Gurion international airport is the largest and busiest international airport in Israel. The airport is located near the city of Lod, 15 KM (9 MI) southeast of Tel Aviv 44 KM (27 MI) from Jerusalem and 115 KM (71 MI) from Haifa. The airport is located on highway 1, the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway. Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport is a busy hub of activity. Enjoy easy access to Jerusalem (about 40 minutes) and short distance from Tel Aviv (about 25 minutes). Ben Gurion Airport’s new terminal offers ease of access and all the appropriate amenities. Rent a phone, use the bank or buy some last minute gifts. For arrival and departure information in English, call +972-3-975-5555, or visit Online Flight Information 

Many countries have a Visa Waiver Program with Israel which allows their citizens to visit Israel without a visa arranged in advance. Before embarking on a trip, visitors desiring to stop in Israel on their way to other destinations must check if they need a prearranged tourist visa. All Visa Waiver Program travelers must present a machine-readable passport at the port of entry in order to enter Israel without a prearranged visa; otherwise a visa is required. This applies to tourists arriving with a passage card from countries with a Waiver Program. Visa & Immigration Information 

Arriving passengers arrive at the Terminal 3 building through the Jetways, or by bus (when the aircraft is parked at a remote parking slot). Arrive at the entrance to the border control hall on level G, at the junction point of the connector and the border control Hall. Continue along the connector up to the descent to the border control hall on level G. The various levels are connected by stairs and escalators, as well as an elevator adapted for passengers with special needs. Passengers with special luggage such as wheelchairs or pushchairs/baby strollers, will receive that luggage in the lobby on the 2nd floor. Arriving Passengers Information 

Passport control upon arrival to Israel, visitors need to present their passports and entry forms, forms will be given on board your flight. Visitors to Israel require a passport that is valid for the next six months. You will be asked to complete an entry form during the flight. It is important to fill it in accurately and retain a copy for the end of your tour of Israel. The completed entry form and passport are submitted at border control in Ben Gurion Airport when you arrive. Your passport will be stamped with an entry visa; you’ll then proceed to baggage claim and customs, after which you’ll be able to exit to the main arrivals hall and arrange for airport transfers. Passport Control Information 

Do you need assistance with your luggage prior to departure or after arrival? We are here to help. We offer a porter service to help you with lifting or transporting your luggage. You are welcome to use this service if you are travelling with a lot of luggage, luggage that is very heavy, or if you have trouble lifting. Our porter service is available at a reasonable charge to help carry baggage from the Departures Kerbs and other drop-off points to check-in counters at terminal 3 and from the Baggage Reclaim Hall on the Arrivals Level of Terminal 3 to pick-up points for ground transport. Porter & Baggage Service Information  

The Arrivals Hall on level G houses the baggage collection conveyors and customs inspection. Note the electronic signs indicating the conveyor on which luggage from your flight is due to arrive. After collecting your baggage, continue to the customs control and from there to the welcomers' hall. For your convenience, there are, in the arrivals hall, inter alia: duty Free pick-up counter, to collect duty free items you purchased prior to your departure from Israel. Please make sure that you do not leave your baggage unattended at any time. The baggage storage and lost and found room is located at the western ("kerem") short-term parking lot on the ground level (G). The service is free of charge. Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday - 08:00 to 20:00. Friday - 08:00 to 15:00. Saturday Night - 20:00 Until Midnight Tel: 03-9754436. Mail: Lost&[email protected]

There is a two-lane customs transit system, one green and the other red, at Ben Gurion Airport and the various Crossing Points. Visitors who do not have goods to be declared may go through the green lane at the exit from the passenger arrival hall. Articles that do not need to be declared include no more than one quart of hard liquor, two quarts of wine and half a pound of tobacco per person aged 17 and over. In addition, gifts and electronic goods worth no more than $200 can be brought into Israel, as well as no more than 6 pounds of food. Customs Information

Enjoy the freedom of a waiting car and driver by pre-booking your private taxi transfer! private airport transfer will provide you with the comfort of knowing that after you arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, a chauffer will be waiting to pick you up and take you and your luggage straight to your destination, without any hassle. Having passed through customs and the baggage claim area, passengers will be welcomed by the driver holding a sign with their name on it. Book Here Ben Gurion Airport Transfer

It is recommended to obtain updated details of you flight such as takeoff time, security check area and check-in counter through the voice response at (03) 972-3332. Description of the entrance to the terminal at the entrance to the terminal is the multi level bridge leading to the terminal. Levels of the bridge: Level 3, upper level - for departing passengers Level 2, middle level - for public transport Level G, ground level - for arriving and departing passengers. Level S, lower level - railway station. On Level 3 (where the Check-In Hall is located), there are 6 lanes The 3 lanes closest to the terminal are for private vehicles. The other 3 lanes are for buses and organized groups. Signposts along the road will direct you.

These processes are carried out, for the majority of passengers, in the check-In hall on level 3. Occasionally, as needed, the security check and check-in of additional airlines are carried out in the greeters' hall on level G. We recommend that you verify the exact location for these procedures for your specific flight, before arriving at the airport terminal. Economy Class Passengers – You should arrive at the check-in counters 3 hours before the scheduled departure time as listed on the flight ticket.

Business Class and VIPs service passengers and First Class Passengers – You should arrive at the check-in counters 2 hours before the scheduled departure time as listed on the flight ticket. Check-in for Israel travel flights closes about one hour before departure. Late passengers will not be able to check in once their flight has closed. The boarding gates close about 15 minutes before take-off. Late passengers will not be accepted for the flight.

The role of the security department in The Ben Gurion Airport is to secure the airport and to make sure that all departing and arriving passengers may do so safely. Security checks are made while using advanced technological devices. Airport Security checks are routinely carried out for your protection and safety. Expect to be asked about the contents of your luggage and whether you packed your bags yourself and were they in a supervised place before reaching the airport. Do not take any mail, packages or unknown items from anyone before or after arriving at the airport. Security Check Information

Passport Control is carried out after the security check of hand luggage, in the departures hall. This is where you present your passport, boarding pass and, where applicable, the foreign visitor’s form that you filled out upon arrival in Israel. make sure to arrive with an updated passport for at least three months, and your flight ticket. Former Israeli citizens: if you do not possess an official document attesting that you have renounced your Israeli citizenship, you are required by law to exit the country on an Israeli passport.

Passport Control Information

There is no more stress-free way to travel than via a VIP lounge. At last, you can escape the chaos of cancellations, flight delays and crowded departure halls. And enjoy, instead, a quiet sanctuary where you’ll find everything you need – for business or for pleasure. Our superior “Meet & Greet” service streamlines security procedures, check in, baggage and customs for you and/or your important guests. It eases the airport experience by providing passengers with additional time to relax, work or eat during both arrival and departure at Ben Gurion Airport. With our VIP Service, Superb professional ground agents attend to the airport essentials on the passenger’s behalf. VIP Lounge Information

In each concourse there are 8 gates linked to the aircraft by a boarding bridge and marked appropriately. For example: B1, B2 etc.

In addition. There are two gates for remotely parked aircraft marked: B1a, B1, C1a, C1, D1a, D1.Boarding the aircraft The airline will announce the order of boarding. Please ensure that you arrive at the boarding gate in accordance with the time schedule indicated to you by the airline.