Travel to Israel

There are regular direct flights from major cities in Europe and North America, as well as from a number of Asian cities to Tel Aviv, Ben-Gurion International Airport, located only 25 KM west of the conference venue.

The Local PCO – Ortra LTD., operates a travel agency with attractive air travel fares to Israel.

For further details, you may contact Ms. Heli Belo, heli@ortra.com 

Transportation from/to Ben Gurion Airport

Taxi | Taxis are readily available at the airport. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taxis can be found outside the Arrival Hall of the airport (to the left). Taxi services are regulated and the Taxi companies at Ben Gurion Airport operate under permission. The cost of the taxi is approximately 260 NIS (approx. 70 Euro).

Train | The train station is located on Level S of the Landside Building, adjacent to the Arrival Hall. The train will take you to the Central Station in Jerusalem (Jerusalem–Yitzhak Navon  station) from where you will need a Taxi to reach your hotel.

Bus | Public transportation services to Jerusalem are located at Terminal 3, level G, gate 1. Line 485 run from Ben-Gurion International Airport, to the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem, from where you will need a Taxi to reach your hotel. 

Car Rental | The car rental companies’ counters are located on the first floor of the East Gallery in the Arrival Hall. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Traveling Around Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a large city, with several neighborhoods interconnected by a system of public and private transportation. It is very easy to get around Jerusalem without a car, although rental cars are available throughout the city, and many sites can be reached on foot.  If you know your destination and have the proper app or website, you are set to go. It is easy to get around by bus and light rail in Jerusalem, and information is generally in Hebrew and English.

Another alternative way to travel around Jerusalem is by publicly available motorized scooters or bikes, which you can find pretty much everywhere.

1.      Light Rail and Bus – Public transportation in Jerusalem consists of a network of buses and a central light rail system that connects one end of the city (Mount Herzl) to the other side (Pisgat Zeev).

a.      Light Rail - Using the Jerusalem Light Rail requires you to buy a ticket before boarding the train; tickets can be purchased at all the stops. A single ride on the light rail is 5.90 NIS.

b.      Bus - Buses in Jerusalem are all run by ‘Egged’; they are mostly green although some are white with red stripes. There are several routes within the city, and the standard bus fare in Jerusalem is 5.90 NIS for a single trip.

c.       Paying for public transportation (buses, trains, light rail) is done by using a ‘Rav Kav’ with a smartcard chip. See below for more information.

d.      NOTE: No public transport on Shabbat – The Jerusalem bus and rail systems shut down for Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) on Friday afternoon. Buses stop about an hour before sundown, and light rail a few hours before. Service resumes after sunset on Saturday night (buses start about an hour after Shabbat ends, and the light rail a few hours later. Tip: Since there’s no public transportation in Jerusalem during Shabbat, be mindful of planning ahead for your visit to Jerusalem if you’re staying there during Shabbat. If your flight lands on a Friday night or a Saturday day and you need to get to Jerusalem, you may book a shuttle or private taxi ride from the airport to Jerusalem.

2.      Taxi – Taxis in Jerusalem are ubiquitous within the city limits. Taxi ordering apps such as Gett operate in the city, and be sure to ask for a receipt at the end of the ride.

3.      Car Rental – There are several car rental agencies in Jerusalem.

By Foot – Walking is the best way to experience the city and enjoy all its beauty. Much of Jerusalem is walkable; since the city is built on mountains, the humidity level is much lower than most cities – providing pleasant weather most of the time. The terrain in Jerusalem features a range of high slopes, hills, and steep ascents.