Best Time to Visit

Jerusalem is pleasant to visit at any time of year. For affordable prices, relatively limited visitor numbers, and a warm, enjoyable weather, choose March-May and October-November. Summer is peak s...

Passport / Visa

To visit Israel you need a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry. If you hold an Israeli passport, you will be required to present it upon arrival. Many countries have a Vis...

Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport

The Ben Gurion Airport is located near Tel Aviv, 52km northwest of Jerusalem. It takes about an hour by taxi to get to the city. The easiest way to reach Jerusalem from the airport is probably by ...

Public Transport

Public transport in Jerusalem consists of a bus service and a light rail, and it's run by the Egged company. Search for the most convenient routes on their website. Be aware that it is not possible...

Taxi

The best way to get around Jerusalem is probably by taxi: there's plenty of them on the street and they're not expensive by Western standards. You can hail them on the street, call their phone numb...

Electricity

230 V / 50 Hz The power sockets are type H; they also work with plug C.