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. Learn Arabic in Palestine offers a pickup service from Tel Aviv airport to Hebron or any city in the West Bank. Learn Arabic in Palestine 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 at 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 Learn Arabic in Palestine 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: 

Pickup from Tel Aviv Airport to Hebron costs Ab 140 Euro 
Distance from Ben Gurion Airport to Hebron57 km 
The Journey from Tel Aviv to Hebron duration  Around one hour 
Deadline to Book a taxi to Hebron One week before Arrival 
Meeting point Arrival hall exit doors

Directions for your transfer from Tel Aviv airport

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is the main hub for international flights in (Israel) the West Bank and 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 euros. 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 Learn Arabic in Palestine 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?

First, you need to travel from Tel Aviv Airport to Jerusalem. 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 ) is 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 is 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 euros.

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 recognize 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. This means that whatever time you land, your driver will always be there waiting and will not leave without you.

Final Remarks

We trust this article clarifies the airport pickup service and outlines additional options. Utilizing the Tel Aviv Airport Pickups service will alleviate any travel-related stress, ensuring a seamless journey from Tel Aviv to the West Bank, and allowing you to enjoy your visit from the moment you arrive. Our drivers are friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable, guaranteeing you are in safe hands.

 If you have any further questions or concerns, Learn Arabic in Palestine staff will be happy to assist. 

You can contact us via email: Info@ecpalestine.org, WhatsApp, or phone: +972 599-479880