Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport
Private transfer Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: $195 sedan, $265 minivan (7 seats), $515 minibus, $425 Mercedes — per car, one way. 55 km, about 1 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 Jerusalem to Ben Gurion is 45–60 minutes, longer at rush hour. With the recommended 3 hours at the airport, plan a pickup about 4–4.5 hours before an international departure. On Saturday night the train is not yet running after Shabbat — a car is the dependable choice.
- Distance55 km
- Drive time1 h
- Pricefrom $195
Jerusalem 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 | $195 ≈ ₪605 | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $265 ≈ ₪822 | ≈ 133 | ≈ 88 | ≈ 66 | ≈ 44 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $515 ≈ ₪1,597 | ≈ 258 | ≈ 172 | ≈ 129 | ≈ 86 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $425 ≈ ₪1,318 | ≈ 213 | ≈ 142 | ≈ 106 | ≈ 71 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets not included.
Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Ben Gurion → Jerusalem (Yitzhak Navon) | approx. ₪21 per person (Rav-Kav) | not verified | No | Budget, light luggage — not on Shabbat |
| Official airport taxi (meter) | approx. ₪280–330 by day, ₪355–430 on Shabbat, per car | not verified | Yes | No booking, short queue |
| Private car (RideIL) | $195 per car (sedan), ≈ $65 per person for 3 | 1 h | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: Pairmee, Ben Gurion to Jerusalem at night or on Shabbat (updated Sep 2026) (2026-10-21); Pairmee, Ben Gurion to Jerusalem at night or on Shabbat (updated Sep 2026) (2026-10-21).
The road
Highway 1 climbs from the coastal plain through the Judean hills (Sha'ar HaGai and the Harel interchange) into Jerusalem. Hotels inside or right next to the Old City walls are reached on foot from the nearest gate where cars may stop — the driver helps with the bags.
Worth stopping
- The road passes Latrun and Abu Ghosh — fine for a coffee stop if you are not in a hurry.
Good to know
- Pickups at hotels inside the Old City walls are from the nearest gate open to cars; we tell you the meeting point the day before.
- Going on to the Dead Sea later? See Jerusalem to the Dead Sea (1.5 h).
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.
Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: questions
How much is a private transfer from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion?
$195 for a sedan, $265 for a 7-seat minivan, $515 for a 16–19-seat minibus, $425 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).