Train from Ben Gurion to Tel Aviv HaShalom station takes about 16 minutes (about ₪16). Express train to Jerusalem runs about 35 minutes.
Things to do at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
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At the airport
Things to do in Ben Gurion International Airport
Ben Gurion is one of the Middle East's busiest hubs, and Tel Aviv rewards even a short layover with its beach promenade, the Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel), and the hip Rothschild Boulevard café and startup culture. Jerusalem — 45 minutes away by train or 30 by express rail — adds the Old City, Western Wall, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Tel Aviv's food scene (hummus, shakshuka, falafel) is world-class and best experienced at Levinsky Market or Sarona.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Ben Gurion International Airport
- Multiple El Al, Dan, and Priority Pass lounges are available at the airport — worth using on a long layover.
- Allow extra time for security on departure — Ben Gurion has thorough security procedures and queues can be long.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at TLV
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.