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| Ben Gurion
International Airport |
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| Address |
Israel
Airports Authority
PO Box 137
Ben-Gurion International Airport
70100 Israel |
| Location |
The airport
is located 20 kilometres (12 miles) southeast
of Tel Aviv and 50 kilometres (31 miles) west of Jerusalem
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| Country
code |
972 |
| Time
Zone |
Greenich
Mean Time + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October) |
| Telephone |
(0)3
975 5555 |
| Fax |
(0)3
973 1650 |
| Email |
telmas@iaa.gov.il
or avia@iaa.gov.il |
| Website |
www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion |
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Number
of terminals
2
Driving directions
Ben-Gurion International Airport lies on Route no.1,
which links Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Transfer
between terminals
A free shuttle bus operates between the terminals
and the long term car park every day 24 hours.
Car
parking
There are short term car parks at the entrances
to both terminals at the airport. The long term
car park is at a remote location, but is clearly signposted. There
is a programmed service with information on parking and the shuttle
service, in English (telephone: (0)3 972 3339).
Car
rental
Budget, Avis, Eldan, Europcar and Hertz are all represented at the
airport, with desks located in the reception hall and open daily
24 hours
Public Transport
Rail
There is a new train service to the airport which operates from
3.00 am to 12.00 am.
Road
Taxis are situated near the airport reception
hall. Hadar Lod Taxis (telephone: (0)3 971 1103) operates to all
destinations. Nesher Tours (telephone: (0)2 625 7227) runs a shared
taxi service between the airport and Jerusalem. Amal (telephone:
(0)4 866 2324) runs a shared taxis service between the airport and
Haifa.
Buses run to Jerusalem and Haifa
on routes numbers 423, 945 and 947, buses are operated by the Egged
Co-operative (telephone: (0)3 694 8888) and stops are situated 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 Ramla, Petah Tikva,
Lod and Shoham. Bus no.222 goes to North Tel Aviv railway station
before pausing at all the hotels along Hayarkon Street. Bus stops
are situated outside Terminal 1, opposite entrance gate 7. In the
new terminal, buses and taxis are situated at level 2, gates 21,
23 and 24.
Information and help
desks
Information counters are located in the main hall and in the Departures
hall; there is an automated service in English for flight information
(telephone: (0)3 972 3344) and information on check in, parking
and transport (telephone: (0)3 972 3388).
Ground stewards are about in the terminal building
to offer assistance and information. The Israeli Government Tourist
Office operates a 24 hour information desk, which is situated in
the Arrivals hall (telephone: (0)3 9715555).
Airport
facilities
Money and communications
Facilities include ATM's, 24 hour banks, foreign currency exchange
and a post office.
Eating and drinking
There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and juice shops throughout
the airport.
Shopping
Duty free shops are situated in the Departures area of Terminal
1 and in Terminal 3. There is also a shopping mall in the new Terminal
3.
Luggage
A 24 hour left luggage service is available on the 1st floor of
the parking lot building (telephone: (0)3 971 2130). Lost property
is handled by the Airport Police (telephone: (0)3 971 5444).
Other facilities
Emergency 1st aid clinics operate 24 hours. There is also a synagogue
and a nursery.
Conference and
business facilities
Passengers with Israel’s El Al airline can use the King David Lounge (telephone: (0)3
971 6892), which provides Internet stations and newspapers, while
business class passengers with all other airlines have access to
the Jet Set Club Lounge (telephone: (0)3 973 1659), for a small
charge, the lounge is equipped with fax and Internet access, and
is open 24 hours a day.
Disabled
facilities
Facilities at the airport include raised pedestrian crossings, accessible
telephones and toilets, 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 requests.
Disabled parking is offered.
Airport
hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. The nearest is the Avia Hotel which is a short drive away. Hotel reservations
can be completed at the tourist information desk in Arrivals and
a free shuttle can be provided.
Telephone: (0)3 539 3333 |
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