
Israel's Airport: How to Get Into Tel Aviv and What to Expect in Transit
Do consider travel times to and from the airport in calculating your costs; don't assume the airport will be conveniently empty at 3 A.M.
Brian Schaefer is a New York-based contributor to Haaretz.
Do consider travel times to and from the airport in calculating your costs; don't assume the airport will be conveniently empty at 3 A.M.
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