Tel Aviv Airport luggage storage

About Tel Aviv airport

Tel Aviv Airport, also known as Ben-Gurion after Israel's first prime minister, is the main airport of Israel. With three terminals welcoming domestic and international flights, this is the gateway to the entire country for travelers from around the world. Located just outside the city of Lod, it is 20 km southeast of Tel Aviv itself and 45 km from Jerusalem.

First built as an airstrip in 1934 during the British Mandate, Tel Aviv Airport established its first international route in 1946. In 1948, Israel was established as a sovereign state, and for decades, Tel Aviv Airport was the only airport of any significance in the country until the opening of Ramon Airport in 2019.

Tel Aviv Airport has expanded significantly over the years, thanks to immigration to Israel and the growth of tourism. The complex political situation in the Middle East has led to Tel Aviv Airport having possibly the best security of any airport in the world. And it manages to combine this extraordinary security apparatus with a great experience for passengers.

You can make your trip through Tel Aviv a lot easier by taking advantage of baggage storage so you can travel light. In Ben-Gurion Airport, luggage lockers aren't particularly hard-to-find. You'll find storage lockers in terminal three in the departures hall next to the duty-free section, though there are no luggage storage locations in terminal one. These luggage storage options can quickly fill up at busy times, and the airport luggage storage facilities are limited as to the size of luggage they can store. For that reason, it may be better to take advantage of a luggage storage service that offers you more flexibility when you in storing luggage.

Bounce partners with local businesses in Tel Aviv and around the world to provide luggage storage services wherever you are. Whether you want to leave your bags at a luggage service center for a few hours, an entire day, or days at a time, our partners can help you find storage in Tel Aviv. Providing a radical storage alternative to airport and train station lockers, Bounce makes it easy to find places to store luggage anywhere in the world.

Top attractions near Tel Aviv Airport

Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center luggage storage

Israel was founded on the idea of creating a homeland for the worldwide Jewish diaspora, and so this country has received immigration from all over the world. This small but fascinating museum tells the story of Jewish exile in Babylon and the return of Iraq's Jews to Israel, telling the story of the country itself through this one particular subculture. There are no luggage lockers here, so it's best to find a luggage storage service at the airport or nearby before you go.

Man and the Living World Museum luggage storage

Fun for kids, this natural history museum's displays may be a little outdated, but it still tells a fascinating story of life on earth. You can admire models of dinosaurs along with the animals that call this part of the world home and learn about Israel's natural environment and ecology. This small museum doesn't offer locker stands, so be sure to leave your bags behind before you visit.

National Park Ramat Gan luggage storage

You may be surprised to learn you can go on safari in Israel, but in this National Park, you can. There's a zoo where you can take a tour and see animals from around the world, along with a lake where you can go fishing and some great hiking trails. Close as it is to Tel Aviv, this is a great place to enjoy the natural environment and get some fresh air.

Transport options at Tel Aviv Airport

Tel Aviv Airport Train Station luggage storage

Ben-Gurion Airport is connected to Tel Aviv via a rail connection from a train station at terminal one. It takes around 40 to 45 minutes to reach the city by train. It's also possible to catch a bus or an airport shuttle from the airport to the city, so you have plenty of transport options here.

Local tips and insider info

• Understandably, security at this airport is extremely tight. However, it's also a model of efficiency. Make sure you have any visas required and be prepared to answer questions from the border security staff. If you're a business traveler, it can help to have a letter from the event or Israeli company you're visiting explaining your presence in the country.
• Some countries in the Middle East will not allow you to enter if you have a stamp from Israeli customs showing you've been to Israel. For that reason, customs staff at Ben-Gurion Airport issue a separate piece of paper to keep in your passport instead, which can be removed after your trip. Make sure you don't lose this piece of paper, as it is the proof of your legal presence in the country.
• The train from the airport is fast and efficient, but be aware that public transport in Israel does not run on the Sabbath, which runs from Friday afternoon to Saturday night. This is also true on Jewish holidays, so make sure you check the timing of your visit so that you know what your transportation options will be.

Conclusion

Tel Aviv Airport is the gateway to Israel, a country with an incredibly rich history and truly unique culture. Whether you're going to spend some time exploring Tel Aviv itself or hurry off to Jerusalem Central Bus Station, you'll have to pass through Tel Aviv Airport first to get there. With flights from Istanbul Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York, and just about every other major airport in the world, Tel Aviv Airport is easy to get to and easy to navigate — especially if you leave your bags behind at a Bounce luggage storage in Tel Aviv.