Hebrew Phrases for the Airport
Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv is the main gateway to Israel. Knowing these Hebrew phrases will help you navigate arrivals, customs, and transportation from your first moment in the country.
Phrases (10)
אֵיפֹה הַיְּצִיאָה?
Eifo ha'yetsia?
Where is the exit?
01
אֵיפֹה נוֹטְלִים מִזְוָדוֹת?
Eifo notlim mizvadot?
Where is baggage claim?
02
יֵשׁ לִי הַצְהָרָה לְמַכֶּס
Yesh li hatshara le'maches
I have something to declare
03
אֵיפֹה אֶפְשָׁר לִקְחַת מוֹנִית?
Eifo efshar lakachat monit?
Where can I get a taxi?
04
הָרַכֶּבֶת לְתֵל אָבִיב מֵאַיִן?
Ha'rakevet le'Tel Aviv me'ayin?
Where does the train to Tel Aviv leave from?
05
כַּמָּה זְמַן הַנְּסִיעָה לָעִיר?
Kama zman ha'nesi'a la'ir?
How long is the ride to the city?
06
אֶפְשָׁר לְהַחֲלִיף כֶּסֶף כָּאן?
Efshar lehachalif kesef kan?
Can I exchange money here?
07
יֵשׁ פֹּה Wi-Fi?
Yesh po Wi-Fi?
Is there Wi-Fi here?
08
הַטִּיסָה שֶׁלִּי אֻשְּׁרָה?
Ha'tisa sheli ushara?
Is my flight confirmed?
09
אֲנִי מְחַפֵּשׂ אֶת הַשַּׁעַר
Ani mechapes et ha'sha'ar
I am looking for the gate
10
Cultural Tip
Ben Gurion Airport has excellent English signage, but knowing Hebrew will make you stand out. Security at Israeli airports is thorough - expect detailed questions. The airport train (רכבת שדה התעופה) connects to Tel Aviv in about 20 minutes.