MTZ Bar Yehuda Airfield
Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) serves Jerusalem, about 50 km south of Jerusalem. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Bar Yehuda Airfield to Jerusalem
The airport is about 50 km south of Jerusalem, about 72 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres.
Taxi & apps: Metered taxis from the official rank, with a fixed airport surcharge. Apps (Gett, Yango) work and can be pre-booked. Estimated fare to the centre: ₪298–₪474.
Tipping: Tipping taxi drivers isn't customary; rounding up is fine.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~50 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~72 min | ₪298–₪474 | |
| Private transfer | ~72 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~72 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Bar Yehuda Airfield
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₪298–₪474 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Metzada ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Bar Yehuda Airfield
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Bar Yehuda Airfield
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Metzada shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026