Search flights to Yasser Arafat Intl. Airport

Yasser Arafat International Airport, which started to be constructed in 1995 on the Gaza strip, one of the disputed regions of Palestine, was completed by a team consisting of Moroccan engineers and architects. Many states including especially Japan, Saudi Arabia and Germany provided economic support for the opening of the airport. In 1998, a magnificent ceremony was organized with the participation of the then President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, and the airport was officially opened. Yasser Arafat International Airport, which is managed by Palestine and welcomes 700 thousand passengers annually, was closed after it was damaged in the clashes occurred in the region in 2001.

Yasser Arafat Airport, which is the closest airport to Gaza, was shut down in 2000 due to the inability to provide services. For this reason, you need to use Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, which is 75 kilometers from the city, to reach Gaza.

Shuttle

One has to use shuttle buses because there are no local or intercity buses that go directly from Ben Gurion Airport to Gaza city center. You can reach Gaza in about 2 hours by shuttle buses, many of which operate within the airport management and private transfer services.

Taxi

The distance between the airport and Gaza is 75 kilometers; this is why taking a taxi in-between might be a bit expensive. Airport taxis and private taxis are waiting for you at the exit of the airport terminal. You can arrive in Gaza city center in 1.5 hours by these taxis.

Car Rental

Ben Gurion Airport is an international airport, and for this reason there are more than one world famous car rental companies here. In addition to these, you can also choose domestic car rental companies. It will take 1.5-2 hours to get to the center of Gaza City by car you rent from the airport.

Yasser Arafat Airport is the closest international airport to Gaza but due to the fact that it is not open to service at the moment, one needs to use Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, which is 75 kilometers from the city.

Shuttle

It may be useful to use shuttle buses as there are no direct public transport vehicles from Gaza City to Ben Gurion Airport. The shuttle buses, which are more economical than the taxis, take the passengers to the Ben Gurion Airport within an average of 2 hours. All you need to do is get information from the airport before your flight or make a reservation from private transfer companies.

Taxi

It is very popular to use the taxis in the city of Gaza. Getting to the airport by taxi from the city center is the most expensive option, although it is the easiest option, compared to other transport vehicles. From Gaza city center to Ben Gurion airport by taxi, it takes 1.5 hours.

Car Rental

The most affordable and comfortable way to reach Ben Gurion Airport from Gaza city center is to rent a car. It is possible to rent a vehicle with your international driver's license by selecting one of the domestic and foreign car rental companies that you can easily find in the city center. You can reach Ben Gurion Airport on the Highway 1 in 1.5-2 hours.

Airport Information

Ben Gurion Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Israel, is located 19 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv and 75 kilometers northeast of Gaza. Ben Gurion Airport, which served more than 16 million passengers in 2015, has four terminals. Ben Gurion, to which direct flights from İstanbul Atatürk and Sabiha Gökçen airports are organized, offers many opportunities for visitors.

You can shop at the James Richardson Duty Free store and other souvenir shops like Michal Negrin, Hazorfirm, Steimatzky Souvenirs, H.Stern. Cafes and restaurants where you can get a snack are Chocolate, Frame Chef & Sushi Bar, Cafe Joe, Schmoozy Tapas Bar, Burger Ranch, Segafredo, Cacao, Ranch Cafe, La Farina, Ilan's coffee house, Pizza Hut, Israeli BBQ and CafeCafe. You can also make use of amenities such as free internet access, travel agencies, car rental companies, VIP lounge, and tourist consultants at the airport terminal.