Originally Posted by
JetSet101
Thanks for all the insights... well, I changed my ticket to TLV and have now 5 hours, the only other option I had.
The transit situation does not sound very encouraging, I had previously problems at TLV, when I stayed couple of times for 2 days on business. I was questioned for over an hour in front of the LH check-in, why only 2 days, etc. and believe me, I do not look suspicious and have a normal EU passport. Let's see what well be, if I am "only" going to be in transit...
You'll be fine with 5 hours. I think you will find yourself being asked a lot of questions, but different ones since you are connecting there instead of staying there. But I think you'll be just fine with your connection. I'd recommend an online boarding pass; I used one for LH less than a week ago (I was departing, not connecting) and they were just fine with it. Since you have luggage checked, you have to interact with LH anyway and they will likely want to see you and your bags together for the security check.
All you have to do is snag a security person (try to find one in the rotunda by the transit area, there seems to be a collection of them there every time I arrive) and they will tell you where to go. They'll probably just escort you through the airport since I doubt they want you to enter the country if they can avoid it.
When are you making this trip?