Once There Entry

Security upon your arrival into Israel is seemingly relaxed, especially when compared to the scrutiny your luggage will receive at Ben-Gurion Airport upon your departure. For the most part, you can take the “Green Channel” to exit the airport. Most items can be brought in duty-free as long as you intend to carry them out when you depart. Take the “Red Channel” if you need to declare articles. Duty must be paid on large quantities of perfume, alcohol, and cigarettes.

There is a Government Tourist Information Office (GTIO) in the arrival hall at Ben-Gurion. Egged buses run regularly to major cities (#475 to Tel Aviv). Sherut (shared) taxis run regularly from the airport to Jerusalem (NIS24).