If you arrive in Israel on Saturday or Friday night, keep in mind that you will be on Shabbat. The Sabbath holiday observed and revered by Jews. During this time, most establishments are closed, and public transport stops working. Across Israel, local cafes, restaurants, shops and institutions close late on Friday night and reopen on Sunday.
In Jerusalem, Shabbat starts 18 minutes earlier than in other cities, and during this time all transport stops for the weekend. On any other day of the week, you have many options to get from or to Ben Gurion Airport, but if you need to get to Jerusalem from the airport on Saturday, you should find an alternative transport on Shabbat – transfer or Personal driver service.
How does Ben Gurion Airport work on Shabbat?
On Shabbat, Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) is open and you don’t have to worry about taking off or boarding a plane on Saturday or early Sunday morning. Airport operation these days is distinguished by closed kosher restaurants and cafes. Non-kosher restaurants, cafes and shops are open every day.
4 ways to get from TLV airport to Jerusalem
You won’t be able to save on transport on Shabbat. Trains and public buses do not run from Friday evening until Sunday morning. There are 4 options for getting to Ben Gurion Airport in Jerusalem on Shabbat:
- Taxi
- Monit Sherut
- Car Rental
- Airport Transfers
Taxis and Monit Sherut still operate on Shabbat. Please note that fares are generally higher on Friday and Saturday nights. Some drivers do not turn on the meter and you can overpay for the trip for a long time by bargaining with the driver.
Car rentals are available upon arrival at the airport, but most car rental companies do not close on Shabbat on schedule. If you arrive on a different day of the week, you can rent a car and drive to the airport on Saturday.
The easiest option is to use the airport transfer to Jerusalem ORMAX. Shuttles are available 24/7 with a choice of car types (sedans, SUVs, minivans, and minibusses). Instead of dealing with taxis or Sheruts, a comfortable car will arrive to pick you up and take you to Jerusalem from the airport quickly and safely.
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