Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport
Private transfer Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport: $110 sedan, $150 minivan (7 seats), $465 minibus, $240 Mercedes — per car, one way. 20 km, about 30 min. 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 Tel Aviv and Jaffa to Ben Gurion is 25–45 minutes. For an international flight be at the airport about 3 hours before departure — security at Ben Gurion is thorough — so a pickup 3.5–4 hours before take-off is usual.
- Distance20 km
- Drive time30 min
- Pricefrom $110
Tel Aviv 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 | $110 ≈ ₪341 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $150 ≈ ₪465 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 50 | ≈ 38 | ≈ 25 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $465 ≈ ₪1,442 | ≈ 233 | ≈ 155 | ≈ 116 | ≈ 78 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $240 ≈ ₪744 | ≈ 120 | ≈ 80 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 40 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets not included.
Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Ben Gurion → Tel Aviv | approx. ₪16 per person | approx. 15 min to the first Tel Aviv station | No | Budget, light luggage — not on Shabbat |
| Official airport taxi (meter) | approx. ₪150–220 per car | approx. 25–45 min | Yes | No booking |
| Gett (app taxi) | approx. ₪120–180 per car | approx. 25–45 min | Yes | Local SIM / app users |
| Private car (RideIL) | $110 per car (sedan), ≈ $37 per person for 3 | 30 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: AirConnect, Tel Aviv airport taxi cost (verified May 2026) (2026-10-21); AirConnect, Tel Aviv airport taxi cost (verified May 2026) (2026-10-21); AirConnect, Tel Aviv airport taxi cost (verified May 2026) (2026-10-21).
The road
Highway 1 west, then the Ayalon Highway (Route 20) into the city; hotels on the seafront are reached via the city streets. Traffic on Ayalon is heavy on weekday mornings and from about 15:00 to 19:00.
Worth stopping
- Currency exchange, ATMs and SIM-card counters are in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall — the driver waits while you sort them out.
Good to know
- Early-morning flights: the night tariff hours (+20%, before 06:00) apply to the pickup time, not to the flight time.
- Pickups in the official taxi tariff's night, Shabbat and holiday hours carry +20% or +40%; the calculator shows it as soon as you enter the date and time.
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.
Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport: questions
How much is a private transfer from Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion?
$110 for a sedan, $150 for a 7-seat minivan, $465 for a 16–19-seat minibus, $240 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).