Tel-aviv Car Hire Airport Tel-aviv | Cheap car hire Tel-aviv Airport

Location: The airport is located 20km (12 miles) southeast of Tel Aviv and 50km (31 miles) west of Jerusalem

Country Code: 972

Airport Code: TLV

Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 March to September)

Driving Directions:
The airport lies on Route no. 1 which links Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Car Parking:
There is a short-term car park at the entrance to the terminals. Long-term parking is provided at the entrance to the airport grounds. No reservation is required. Any cars parked in a no-park zone will be towed away and the owner fined. The Ben Gurion Information Centre for Parking and Transportation Services is an automated service in English (tel: (0)3 972 3331).

Transport:

Road:
Taxi: Taxis are located near the airport reception hall. Hadar Lod Taxis (tel: (0)3 971 1103) operates to all destinations. Nesher Tours (tel: (0)2 625 7227) runs a shared taxi service between the airport and Jerusalem. Amal (tel: (0)4 866 2324) runs a shared taxis service between the airport and Haifa. Bus: Buses run to Jerusalem and Haifa on routes nos.423, 945 and 947; buses are operated by the Egged Co-operative (tel: (0)3 694 8888) and stops are located in the central piazza of the airport opposite car park 1. Bus no.475 to Tel Aviv goes to the central bus station. Other destinations include Petah Tikva, Ramla, Lod and Shoham. Bus no.222 goes to North Tel Aviv railway station before stopping at all hotels along Hayarkon Street. Bus stops are located outside Terminal 1, opposite entrance gate 7.

Facilities:
Money and communications: Facilities include 24-hour banks, a tax refund service and a post office. Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants at the airport. Shopping: Duty-free shops are located at the airport. Luggage: A left luggage service is available. Other facilities: There is also a nursery. Note: Most airport services (including public transport) are reduced on the Shabbat 1700-1700 Friday-Saturday and during public holidays.

Business:
The VIP Mezada lounge (tel: (0)3 971 2266) is available for general use, with fax and Internet facilities for hire. Passengers with Israel’s El Al airline can use the King David Lounge (tel: (0)3 971 6892), while passengers with all other airlines have access to the Jet Set Club Lounge (tel: (0)3 973 1659) for a small charge.

Hotels:
There are no hotels at the airport. The nearest is the Avia Hotel (tel: (0)3 539 3333) which is a ten-minute drive away. Guests who make a reservation through the Israeli Government Tourist Office information desk (tel: (0)3 971 1485) at the airport may take the free shuttle bus to the hotel.

Disabled:
Facilities at the airport include accessible telephones and toilets, raised pedestrian crossings, ramps and lifts. Lifts and vehicle transportation to the aircraft are available for disabled passengers, who should contact their airline in advance with any special assistance requirements. Disabled parking is available.

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