Tel Aviv Airport Pickups: We understand that visitors to the West Bank such as volunteers, interns and students may be concerned about how to get from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv to their destination in the West Bank. The Engage in Palestine- Excellence Center offers a pick up service from Tel Aviv airport to Hebron or any city of the West Bank. The Engage in Palestine- The Excellence Center offers this service to reduce the stress of traveling to the West Bank and enables visitors to cross directly to any Palestinian city within less than 2 hours. 

How will I find the driver?

The Palestinian Taxi driver will wait for you on the arrival hall exit doors, he will know your name and he will be holding a sign with your name on it. Once you’ve greeted each other, your driver will help you with your luggage and lead you to the car. You will soon be on your way to the West Bank.

Will I be able to communicate with my driver? 

Yes! As most of our English-speaking drivers are well versed in the local area, your driver will answer any questions you have about traveling from Tel Aviv to the West Bank, Palestine and share information about the journey. All of your transfer needs are taken care of by the Excellence Center so all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the start of your journey into Palestine. Your driver will be happy to talk about the local area  and the views along the way are amazing. 

Here you may find some information: 

Directions for your transfer from Tel Aviv airport

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is the main hub for international flights in (Israel) the West Bank, Palestine. The shortest route from Ben Gurion airport to the city centre of Hebron, West Bank is 57 km so in a Tel Aviv airport taxi, the journey shouldn’t take much longer than one hour and ten minutes. Once your driver exits the airport compound, he will head towards Beit Shemesh and then cross to Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. 

Cost of a Tel Aviv airport transfer

The cost of a transfer from Tel Aviv to Hebron, West Bank, Palestine costs you 140 Euro. You can pay it before arrival or  directly on arrival. 

Frequently asked questions:

How do I get from Tel Aviv airport to Hebron, West Bank?

The fastest and easiest way to get from Tel Aviv airport to Hebron, West bank is by taking a taxi or a shared taxi. The journey time will be around one hour and you will be taken directly to the Excellence Center or to the Palestinian host family with whom you are staying. 

How to get to Hebron from Tel Aviv Airport by taking a shared taxi?

You travel from Tel Aviv Airport to Jerusalem and then from Jerusalem either to Bethlehem and then to Hebron or directly from Jerusalem to Hebron. Here is the detailed information:

• From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (Around an hour)

By shared taxi, one drives straight into Jerusalem. Sheruts (or service in the West Bank) do not leave for their destinations until they are full, but this generally does not take long! These depart from outside the airport arrivals hall. They can deliver you directly to your destination in Jerusalem and should cost about 60-70 shekels (approximately $20). Internationals traveling to Hebron should ask to be left at the Old City of Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate, the location of the Arab bus station.

• From Jerusalem to Hebron directly (Around 50 minutes ) highly recommended!

A second option from Jerusalem is to take a service from just outside the Damascus Gate. The service is usually yellow minivans and are parked in the busy market area across from the Damascus Gate.

The drivers can be heard shouting: “Al Khalil! Al Khalil! (Arabic for Hebron). The cost for one of these will be about 25-35 NIS and the trip should take about 50 minutes. Board the service, and wait for it to fill up and depart. The service will not depart until all the seats are full but this does not usually take long.

How much is a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv?

A taxi from Tel Aviv airport into Hebron, West Bank, Palestine will cost around 140 Euro.

Where do I meet my driver?

Three days before you are due to fly into Tel Aviv, you will receive an email containing your driver’s name, a recent photo and his phone number (WhatsApp). Then, on the day of your transfer from Ben Gurion airport, you will easily recognise your driver. He will be waiting just outside of the arrivals hall exit doors, holding a sign with your name on it.

What do I do if my flight is delayed?

If your flight is delayed or even landing early, there’s no need to worry. All of our drivers are provided with live updates on your plane’s flight path, so whatever time you land, your driver will always be there waiting and will not leave without you.

Final Remarks

We hope that this article explains how the airport pickup service works as well as informing you of other available options. The Tel Aviv Airport Pickups service should take away any stress or worries about traveling from Tel Aviv to the West Bank and enable you to enjoy your visit from the moment you step off the aeroplane. Our drivers are friendly, knowledgeable and reliable- you will be in safe hands. 

 If you have any further questions or concerns, the Engage in Palestine – Excellence Center staff will be happy to assist. 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact at Info@ecpalestine.org

Whatsapp:+972599479880

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Thank you very much. We would be happy to have you in Palestine!