5AM Flightout of TLV: Is there an Aiport Hotel?
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5AM Flightout of TLV: Is there an Aiport Hotel?
My parents have a 5AM departure out of TLV on LH in F ti FRA, so I figure they probably need to be at the airport around 3AM...is there an airport hotel versus a City Center hotel, so they can just walk over? I have stayed at the old Sheraton City Center, so I am aware of that distance...are there better/closer options?
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There are no hotels within walking distance to the Tel Aviv airport terminals. The closest hotel is the Avia, which is about 1 1/2 miles away. It's gotten very mixed reviews.
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There's a hotel in the Azrieli tower (a crowne plaza), from there(the station is literally downstairs), the train runs 24 hours a day (though only hourly late night) right to the airport.
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Keep away from Avia - it's a dump and it takes longer to get there than to Tel Aviv at night.
The Crowne Plaza is not a good option for the train as the adjacent train station is not open at night and you need a taxi to Merkaz (central) station.
At 3 AM, a Taxi from any Tel Aviv hotel should take about 20-30 minutes at most to TLV. The best located hotels for Ayalon freeway are the Crown Plaza and the Leonardo city center (previously Sheraton). Vital hotel next to Ichilov hospital is also not far from there.
The Crowne Plaza is not a good option for the train as the adjacent train station is not open at night and you need a taxi to Merkaz (central) station.
At 3 AM, a Taxi from any Tel Aviv hotel should take about 20-30 minutes at most to TLV. The best located hotels for Ayalon freeway are the Crown Plaza and the Leonardo city center (previously Sheraton). Vital hotel next to Ichilov hospital is also not far from there.
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my 2 cents is everything depends where they will be the night before, if they are close enough (within an hours drive) I wouldnt change locations and the hassles of packing up and then moving. @ 3am the roads are all open and even from Jerusalem should take less than an hour probably 45 mins tops for a reg cab and even Nesher (shutle van) would be OK at that hour
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Here is the hotel's website: Sadot Hotel, Ben Gurion Airport | Official Website
The hotel is located on the 3rd floor of a shopping center and is adjacent to the Tsirifin Junction. It has a free 24/7 airport shuttle.
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Avia is closer to TLV than Sadot in terms of driving time ... still I would stay away. As stated before, both are not that much closer to the airport than Tel Aviv.
Sadot is indeed located in a shopping center that services the hospital and the big army base next door. It has a Kosher Aroma espresso bar (great sandwiches and salads), a 24/7 grocery store (AMPM) and a few fast food joints (including McDonalds).
Sadot is indeed located in a shopping center that services the hospital and the big army base next door. It has a Kosher Aroma espresso bar (great sandwiches and salads), a 24/7 grocery store (AMPM) and a few fast food joints (including McDonalds).
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my 2 cents is everything depends where they will be the night before, if they are close enough (within an hours drive) I wouldnt change locations and the hassles of packing up and then moving. @ 3am the roads are all open and even from Jerusalem should take less than an hour probably 45 mins tops for a reg cab and even Nesher (shutle van) would be OK at that hour
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i don't think leaving at 6 is a wise idea. Sunday morning rush hour + return of rental car (with filling gas, etc.) + getting luggage to terminal, waiting in checkin line, etc... eeh
I'd leave a bit earlier than 6.
I'd leave a bit earlier than 6.
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Can the OP's parents stay in an airport lounge? I understand most if not all lounges open 24/7. I am sure one can buy a day pass, if status does not get them in for free.
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I understand besides Avis that most cars will now be returned to T3 so its a 10 min walk to the checkin counters at best, where theres always a free baggage cart.
for someone that doesnt know the way and layout of TLV add maybe an extra 1/2 hr at most so leave @ 7:30am but before 6am sure if I had an 8:40am flight
Need to add: if you went thru a lengthy process when you arrived and didnt simply have your PP stamped and sent on your way or if you have stamps from other Mid-East countrys or Iran in your PP dont follow what I posted above and allow for a 2-3 hr process for Security, that includes if you visited Jordan after you entered Israel
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no one who hasnt lived their entire life in israel should do that.
and id suggest as others have, tell your parents to just at whatever hotel they like in tlv/jerusalem and take a cab to the airport - easiest solution.
try "new york taxis" at +97235237722 theyre decent
and id suggest as others have, tell your parents to just at whatever hotel they like in tlv/jerusalem and take a cab to the airport - easiest solution.
try "new york taxis" at +97235237722 theyre decent
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Totally agree. I am writing my advice under the assumption that the OP is not traveling on an israeli passport. When I was working in Israel and traveling out of country two to three times a month, I would cut it close, too, but I knew what I was doing AND I am a citizen of Israel.
And as far as gassing up the car, the last time we were there, the jerks at Budget DID make us go back to the gas station even though we had only been to the one right outside the airport gate!! My husband didn't pump extra after the initial "fill click" and the guy at the station was being pissy that day. The moral to that story is that you never know how it's going to turn out. Better to get there early -- especially as a tourist -- and enjoy a calm beer or coffee than to be tight and get stressed out and maybe not make it.
And as far as gassing up the car, the last time we were there, the jerks at Budget DID make us go back to the gas station even though we had only been to the one right outside the airport gate!! My husband didn't pump extra after the initial "fill click" and the guy at the station was being pissy that day. The moral to that story is that you never know how it's going to turn out. Better to get there early -- especially as a tourist -- and enjoy a calm beer or coffee than to be tight and get stressed out and maybe not make it.