Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) to Ben Gurion Airport
Private transfer Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) to Ben Gurion Airport: $565 sedan, $760 minivan (7 seats), $1,460 minibus, $1,220 Mercedes — per car, one way. 170 km, about 2 h. Included: licensed Russian-speaking driver (English or Hebrew on request), fuel, tolls and parking; pay the driver in cash; free cancellation 24 h ahead. Prices checked .
From the Ein Bokek hotels to Ben Gurion is about 2 hours, longer on Sunday mornings and after holidays. For an international flight plan a pickup about 5.5 hours before departure.
- Distance170 km
- Drive time2 h
- Pricefrom $565
Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) to Ben Gurion Airport: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Corolla / Skoda Octavia or similar | $565 ≈ ₪1,752 | ≈ 283 | ≈ 188 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $760 ≈ ₪2,356 | ≈ 380 | ≈ 253 | ≈ 190 | ≈ 127 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $1,460 ≈ ₪4,526 | ≈ 730 | ≈ 487 | ≈ 365 | ≈ 243 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $1,220 ≈ ₪3,782 | ≈ 610 | ≈ 407 | ≈ 305 | ≈ 203 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets not included.
Dead Sea to Ben Gurion Airport: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi Ben Gurion → Dead Sea | approx. ≈ ₪800–900 per car | approx. 2–2.5 h | Yes | No booking |
| Bus with a change | not verified | not verified | No | Budget, light luggage — not on Shabbat |
| Private car (RideIL) | $565 per car (sedan), ≈ $188 per person for 3 | 2 h | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: The Traveler, Ben Gurion to the Dead Sea (27 Jul 2026) (2026-10-21).
The road
Either via Jerusalem and down Route 1 to the Dead Sea, then south on Route 90 past Qumran, Ein Gedi and Masada; or south via Route 6 and Arad, descending to Ein Bokek from the west. The driver picks the faster road for the day and time.
Worth stopping
- A viewpoint over the Dead Sea on the descent, or the Ein Gedi area — a short stop is included on transfers.
- Kibbutz Ein Gedi and Neve Zohar have small shops if you want water or snacks before the hotel.
Good to know
- Hotel check-out is usually at 11:00 or 12:00 — an afternoon flight fits a late breakfast and a last swim.
- Planning Masada? Ask for a stop on the way (extra waiting time is quoted) or book the Masada and Dead Sea day trip.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, Highway 6 / Carmel tunnel tolls, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English or Hebrew on request — confirmed when you book
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Ben Gurion and Ramon, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideIL: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Dead Sea (Ein Bokek) to Ben Gurion Airport: questions
How much is a private transfer from the Dead Sea to Ben Gurion?
$565 for a sedan, $760 for a 7-seat minivan, $1,460 for a 16–19-seat minibus, $1,220 for a Mercedes — fixed per car, tolls included. The official taxi tariff's night, Shabbat and holiday hours add 20% or 40% to the pickup.
How early should we leave for the airport?
Ben Gurion recommends arriving about 3 hours before an international flight. Add the drive time shown on this page and a margin for traffic; we suggest the pickup time when we confirm.
Can you pick us up on Shabbat or on Saturday night?
Yes. Drivers work on Shabbat and holidays; only Yom Kippur is closed (the airport is closed too).