Ben Gurion International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-06Ben Gurion Airport is Israel's main international gateway. It sits on the northern edge of Lod in the Central District, about 20 km southeast of Tel Aviv and 45 km northwest of Jerusalem. The airport is named after David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, and took that name in 1973.
Services at Ben Gurion International Airport
6 of 6 available- 1optionParkingIsrael Airports AuthorityView parking guide
- 6optionsCar RentalsEnterprise, National, Alamo and 3 moreView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsSadot Hotel Ben Gurion Airport - an Atlas Boutique HotelView hotels guide
- 2optionsLoungesDan Lounge, EL ALView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesIsrael Airports AuthorityView shuttles guide
- 4routesPublic TransportEgged, Kavim, Israel RailwaysView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers19.2M19,200,000 in 2025
- Services15listed, all 6 types
- Movements141K140,736 flights a year
- Local timeJerusalem time
- IATATLVICAO LLBG
- Opened1934
- Runways3
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- T1MixedTerminal 1Arkia, Israir, Wizz Air
- T3InternationalTerminal 3El Al, Israir, Arkia, Sundor, Wizz Air
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Tel AvivNorthwest of the airport20 km
- LodSoutheast of the airport5 km
- JerusalemSoutheast of the airport55 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Ben Gurion International Airport?
Ben Gurion International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: TLV, ICAO: LLBG. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Ben Gurion International Airport located?
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv, Central District, Israel. The airport coordinates are 32.0114°, 34.8867°.
What services are available at Ben Gurion International Airport?
Ben Gurion International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 6 car rental companies, 2 lounges, 1 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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