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72 Hours in Tel Aviv

Beautiful beaches. Cool architecture.

By Jonathan Gallegos

A hundred years ago, if you landed on the shores of Tel Aviv you would have been greeted by a vast swathe of untouched sand dunes skirting the ancient port of Jaffa. Widely regarded as the founding of Tel Aviv, in April of 1909, several families met atop one such sand dune and parceled out the land by lottery using seashells. These dunes, unsuitable as farmland, forced the residents of Tel Aviv to rely more on their brains than their brawn.

Several generations later, Tel Avivians have adapted well to their environment and now enjoy the benefits of a prosperous economy. Tel Aviv is Israel’s financial and tech hub with a flourishing nightlight and arts culture. The quaint, winding streets of neighborhoods like Neve Tzedek beckon a sophisticated and cosmopolitan crowd. A jigsaw of the city’s iconic Bauhaus architecture juxtaposes modern skyscrapers springing up along the beachside boardwalk, facing out towards the Mediterranean Sea. The city itself seems to be in a perpetual renaissance, with ever-trendier cafés and shops satisfying the aesthetic demands of stylish residents. Tel Aviv is a relatively new city and, as such, it has the opportunity to craft its own unique future.

Where to Stay Tel Aviv offers a wide array of lodging options. For the budget traveler, check out the Hayarkon 48 Hostel . It’s located conveniently near the beach and within walking distance of the Carmel Market . If you’re traveling solo and looking for good nightlife, this is the place to be. For a more local perspective, we suggest Airbnb . If you’re lucky, your hosts might even take you around to several watering holes that only locals know about (read on). Tel Aviv also has a nice selection of luxury and boutique hotels, most notably Hotel Montefiore , Hotel Varsano , Alma Hotel , Rothschild Hotel, The Brown TLV and the Norman Hotel .

Where to Eat Some of the best food in the Middle East can be found in Tel Aviv. After a 12-hour flight from the states, coffee is always the first stop. For a local brew with great atmosphere (and free wi-fi) try Cafe Sheleg , which also has rooms for rent above it. For food, try The Brothers restaurant. Everything on the menu is classic with a modern twist. For the best hummus in Tel Aviv, be sure to stop by Abu Hassan . Dr. Shakshuka is a classic for the eponymous egg and tomato dish. Best atmosphere award goes to Port Said , near the Carmel Market, which captures the Tel Avivian vibe perfectly, spilling out into the street and looking something like an Irish/hipster pub mashup. Order the chicken sandwich. While you’re near the Carmel Market, be sure to sample some treats from each of the local vendors. For a more upscale experience, try The Blue Rooster . It’s farmhouse fancy and, if you like truffle oil, you’ll love this place. They use it on everything in all the right proportions. For drinks, Patio Bar is truly a local favorite. Spend an unforgettable night drinking local brews and dancing in a crowded room. The morning after Patio Bar will be a rough one, which is why you’ll want to stop in for breakfast at Benedict . Their famous pancakes are served all day. If none of that sounds good, tapas at Tapas Ahad Ha’am are always a good choice.

What to Do In a part of the world where violent conflict is commonplace, Israel’s cultural capital is emerging as a stylish, fun locale that has embraced the 21st century. At the center of the city, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art is a must-see. The Herta and Paul Amir Building was built in 2011 and is worth the visit on its own. The museum primarily houses leading artists from the early 20th century including select works from Chaim Soutine and Pablo Picasso. Ben Yehuda St. is a five-minute walk from the Art Museum and has an array of boutiques and bistros — a perfect stroll to while away the afternoon. Be sure to stop for some gelato at Anita’s Cafe in Neve Tzedek. The Neve Tzedek neighborhood boasts fine boutiques, art galleries, fantastic dining and Bauhaus architecture. Neve Tzedek has been called the SoHo of the Middle East, an apt description. The beach is never far from any point in the city. You’ll see cyclists, runners and fitness gurus all along the beach. This is a very fit city that feels a little like Crissy Field in San Francisco. Pick a spot at a boardwalk café (we suggest Landwer’s if you like good coffee ) and watch the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. That’s a view you won’t easily forget. To the south is the ancient port city of Jaffa. You’ll want to spend an afternoon walking through the old streets and haggling with the merchants at the Jaffa Flea Market . The arts are flourishing here, from the architecture to the fashion, and every aspect of this city is begging to be photographed. Take your camera along and keep it always at the ready.

Venture Out Israel is roughly the size of New Jersey but, surprisingly, supports a broad spectrum of vegetation. To the north, you’ll find vineyards and lush farmland with a claim to some of the best tomatoes in the world (tried ‘em, they’re good). Jerusalem is a 40-minute drive and attracts visitors for Holy Land tours . The other 60 percent of the country is vast desert, perfect for adventure. Sand boarding , rafting on the Jordan river, floating in the Dead Sea at 1,400 feet below sea level, rappelling and off-roading in the world’s largest crater (Mahktesh Ramon), and snorkeling with dolphins and coral in the Red Sea are all par for the course. For a tailor-made Tel Aviv travel experience we highly recommend leaving it to the professionals at Eager Tourist . Ross and his team will guide you through the city like a local.

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Tel Aviv: the 13 best shops

By Karen Burshtein

Wardrobe essentials

Noga, a once down-at-heel part of Jaffa, is now a creative centre for young, local fashion labels. Kav stands out among them. The shop, opened by Dikla Einat in 2012, is a calm, uncluttered place, and the clothes reflect that aesthetic: camel-coloured roll necks; Oxford shirts that could easily be worn on the beach ; well-cut, Breton-stripe tops. Meanwhile, minimalist bags, shoes and room sprays are displayed sparingly on the wooden shelves.

Address : Kav, 3 Bat Ami Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 3 536 2660 Website : kav-design.co.il

Embroidery twists

Social activist Ruth Dayan, first wife of Israeli statesman Moshe Dayan, opened Maskit, the country’s original fashion label, in the 1950s. The concept was to provide jobs for immigrant artisans while celebrating embroidery techniques from countries such as Bulgaria , Lebanon and Yemen. Under the leadership of Hungary -born designer Finy Leitersdorf, the styles became popular worldwide but the company ran out of steam and eventually closed. Dayan resurrected it in 2014 with Sharon Tal, who previously worked at Alexander McQueen. Simple dresses have intricately stitched seams that recall Bedouin weaving; elegant silver-thread details reference Jewish prayer shawls; the brand’s staple desert coat is reimagined every season. It’s all meticulously sewn in a studio in Old Jaffa, where vintage photographs hang on stone walls as inspiration .

Address : Maskit, 4 HaTsorfim Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 3 688 4004 Website : maskit.com

• Tamarindi and Sharon Brunsher

Curated clothing

Head past the front desk at The Jaffa , a restored 19th-century French hospice-turned-hotel, to find Tamarindi concept store. It’s an outpost of a bigger sister boutique in the city of Ramat HaSharon, and covetable items fill the tiny den: peasant blouses; Brazilian swimwear; quirky sunglasses, delicately embroidered babouche slippers; jewellery by Israeli brand Galit Koll, and pretty, printed silk scarves from Tal Drori. Another one-stop spot for loading up a suitcase is Sharon Brunsher ( pictured above ), where the designer has sold her slouchy, neutral-toned sweaters, shawls and dresses, as well as relaxed knitted T-shirts, since 2005. It’s also the place to pick up bags, jewellery and especially lovely stationery products. With its monochromatic palette, this shop feels more suited to stylish Antwerp than a city on the Mediterranean coast .

Address : Tamarindi, 2 Louis Pasteur Street; Brunsher, 13 Ami’ad Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 3 504 2000; +972 3 683 1896 Website : tamarindi.co.il ; brunsher.com

• Adi Nissani

Delicious tableware

After living in Mexico , Amsterdam and New York, Adi Nissani moved back to Israel , where she managed a restaurant before enrolling at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. Her background in food and art led her to create ceramics for Tel Aviv ’s hottest tables. She now has a clay-dusted studio selling her alluringly organic homeware, influenced by seasons, shapes and shades.

Address : Adi Nissani, 7 David Raziel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 54 798 6107 Website : adinissani.com

Above: Sheila Hicks’s Migdalor installation at Magasin III

• Magasin III

Sculpture culture

An offshoot of Stockholm ’s influential Magasin III Museum and Foundation for Contemporary Art, Magasin III may be smaller than its Scandinavian counterpart, but it too strives to align art with a modern social ideology. This site was chosen not only for its architecture , but also its location: a residential neighbourhood that borders the Jaffa Flea Market at the centre of the area’s Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. The building has huge picture windows and the lights are left on all the time, so passers-by can steal a glimpse of Sheila Hicks’s giant, colourful linen and cotton sculptures day or night.

Address : Magasin III, 34 Olei Zion Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 3-949-9900 Website : magasin3.com

• Gordon Gallery

Homegrown talent

Art institution Gordon Gallery, which displays pieces by Israeli creatives such as painter Maya Cohen Levy and sculptor Yaacov Dorchin, opened a new site in 2016 in a scruffy fringe of south Tel Aviv. This space, the third location for the brand, is dedicated to contemporary works – and it’s the slickest one yet. For starters, you need an appointment to get in. And the building is just as likely to draw architecture enthusiasts as it is collectors. The daring, industrial-style concrete cube was designed by Franco-Israeli studio GSArch.

Address : Gordon Gallery, 6 Hapelech Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 3 529 0011 Website : gordongallery.co.il

• Zielinski & Rozen Perfumerie

Lotions and potions

A standout in the flea market, Zielinski & Rozen Perfumerie looks like an antiquated apothecary. In a corner, owner Erez Rozen engages in long conversations with clients to create bespoke scents, while his wife Lea answers questions about the beautiful selection of soaps and candles. The story behind this quiet spot befits its mysterious setting. Rozen, who studied business, discovered that his great grandfather had been a perfumer in Poland after finding an old book of his formulas. He moved to Bulgaria to practise the craft before returning to Tel Aviv, bringing his knowledge of the Bulgarian rose and other flowers to this seductive nook.

Address : Zielinski & Rozen Perfumerie, 5 Olei Zion Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 3 554 4497 Website : zrp.co.il

• Yoko Kitahara

Wellness hit

Tokyo native Yoko Kitahara transformed an empty 18th-century space into this gallery-like spa with a soothing East Asian aesthetic. It is hidden up a flight of 300-year-old stairs amid a warren of streets named after zodiac signs. The Japanese omotenashi approach to service is key here. Quiet reigns in the pared-back rooms. Treatments go beyond facials – though these are available, using Dr Hauschka products – with the main focus on traditional massage. After a bijin body scrub or a hogushi herbal compress, take home a box of exquisite green tea.

Address : Yoko Kitahara, Kikar Kdumim 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Telephone : +972 3 605 8339 Website : yokokitahara.com

• Israël Abou

Spare rooms

Light-filled Israël Abou, run by Parisian artist and photographer Gregory Abou, straddles the line between guesthouse, gallery and concept store. Frank Lalou’s Hebrew calligraphy hangs on the walls alongside shirts from French menswear label Homecore. A Tokyobike is propped beside a tatami mat as though part of an installation, while Astier de Villatte dishes are stacked in the kitchen. Many of the lighting fixtures, tables and benches have been constructed by Abou’s own design studio. And everything is for sale.

Address : Israël Abou, 15 Albert Kiosso Street Telephone : +972 52 636 3844 Website : israelabou.com

The Setai opened last year in a restored 12th-century fortress, known locally as the kishle (Turkish for jailhouse), that has seen Crusader, Napoleonic, Byzantine, Ottoman and British Mandate action. The revamped hotel has retained some original walls and arches, a few of which can be peeked at through glass. There are sea views, a Turkish hammam in the spa and an outdoor pool . From the olive- and-orange-tree-studded inner courtyard, you can hear a combination of the ocean ’s waves, the low vroom of traffic and the call to prayer from the nearby mosque.

Address : The Setai, 22 David Razi’el Street Telephone : +972 3 601 6000 Website : thesetaihotel.co.il

• L28 Culinary Platform

Kitchen dynamics

With a striking pale-wood and concrete interior, L28 Culinary Platform, the country’s first chef -accelerator restaurant, is an exciting pit stop. Every six months, a new cook is given creative licence in the kitchen. First up is Galilee-born Shuli Wimer, who trained at The River Café in London , with her thoughtful Israeli- Italian menu: semolina gnudi and labneh dumplings in vine-leaf broth; or linguine with kombu seaweed and bottarga.

Address : L28 Culinary Platform, 28 Lilienblum Street Telephone : +972 3 900 3560 Website : l28.co.il

The new magnet for the style-minded herbivore is Opa, on a ramshackle street next to south Tel Aviv’s aromatic, spice-selling Levinsky Market. The design, by Vered Kadouri and family -run studio Craft and Bloom, is similar to the menu: clean, spare and gorgeous. Lighting has been crafted locally, with dishes made by ceramicist Merav Waldman. Chef Shirel Berger displays prowess honed at her Tel Aviv pop-up Miss Kaplan and ABC Kitchen in New York. Waiters pour organic wine before serving pear sliced into ruffles with chervil and green garlic – a revelatory flavour combination. Berger doesn’t work with legumes or beans (‘Not sexy,’ she says). But what she does with Chinese cabbage and king trumpet mushrooms is fascinating.

Address : Opa, 8 Ha-Khalutzim Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6652308, Israel Telephone : +972 52 583 8245 Website : opatlv.co.il

After hours

The same group that brought late-night revellers the stalwart Breakfast Club on nearby Rothschild Boulevard opened Mondo 2000 last year. It was a hit, due to its wild parties, strong drinks and good music, which ranges from Italo disco to funk and electro. The site helps, too: the social space fills the entire rooftop of a Brutalist building minutes away from the bustle of the Levinsky Market. Friday-afternoon parties kick off the weekends with cocktails, live bands and spectacular 360-degree views of Tel Aviv.

Address : Mondo 2000, 39 Levinsky Telephone : No telephone number Website : facebook.com/themondo2000

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The local's inside track

Maya Reik, founder of fashion label Marei 1998

‘New nightlife spot Herzl 16, from the owners of Hotel Montefiore, is housed in one of my favourite buildings: an eclectic Twenties structure that has Israel’s first elevator.’

‘A performance by modern-dance company Batsheva at the Suzanne Dellal Centre is not to be missed. It is one of the country’s best cultural exports.’

‘Yom Tov Delicatessen is a must for anyone wanting a real slice of Tel Aviv. Owners Yomi and Eitan Levi are salt-of-the-earth types, selling delicious fresh salads, roasted vegetables and garlic confit from their micro-sized Turkish deli.’

‘The city’s best-kept secret is the beach in the Ajami district, where all walks of life collide. It’s a place where you can actually relax – matkot , or paddle ball, is kept to a minimum and there are no crowds.’

Website : marei1998.com

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Tel Aviv   Travel Guide

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Why Go To Tel Aviv

Don't get confused, Tel Aviv is definitely not Jerusalem . Although they're less than 50 miles apart, Tel Aviv lacks the historic significance of the Holy City. In place of religious sites and ancient ruins, Tel Aviv features world-class beaches and rip-roaring nightlife. Tradition in Tel Aviv consists of Friday night revelry rather than quiet reflecting, and kosher cuisine is overshadowed by a wealth of international culinary delights.

Tel Aviv's love of the arts and culture shines through it's fantastic (albeit few) museums. If you've come to see the sights though, you won't need more than a couple of days here. The purpose of your visit shouldn't be to just see Tel Aviv, it should be to fully experience it. Once you've had your fill of museum hopping, let yourself fall into the rhythm of this modern Mediterranean metropolis. Devote your days to lounging on its beaches or meandering through the streets of Jaffa . And when night falls, allow yourself to be swept up by the luring hum of club music and the nonstop flow of cocktails.

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Tel Aviv Travel Tips

Best months to visit.

The best times to visit Tel Aviv are March through April and September through November. Spring and fall mark this city's "sweet" tourism spots, boasting pleasant temperatures and affordable prices. Despite the intense heat, most travelers head to Tel Aviv during the summer months, determined to hit the beaches and return home with a tan. Between May and August, expect inflated prices. The winter months also see a spike in tourism as travelers from northern countries (particularly in Europe) come to thaw.

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What You Need to Know

• You'll feel welcome Israelis and Arabs live side-by-side here, only parting ways to let an American beach-bum or European backpacker pass. The streets echo with Hebrew and Arabic, but English-speakers aren't hard to come by.
• Avoid talking politics Tel Aviv is a very safe city, and you're unlikely to witness any of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. That doesn't mean you should talk about it though, keep strong opinions to yourself.
• Stand your ground Israelis are notorious line-cutters. You're bound to witness locals pushing their way past you. Don't hesitate to speak up if someone cuts you off; assertiveness is completely acceptable here.

How to Save Money in Tel Aviv

• Opt for two wheels rather than four Tel Aviv is a fairly flat city and many of its roads sport new bike lanes, which makes for perfect biking conditions. You can help pad your budget by renting a bike from Tel-O-Fun , the city’s short-term bike rental service, rather than splurging on taxis or a rental car.
• Don't hire a guide There's no reason to pay someone to show you around when you can simply tag along on one of the free guided neighborhood tours offered by Tel Aviv Global & Tourism .
• Stick to regional cuisine While you can find fantastic fare from all around the globe, you'll save money by sticking to regional specialties like falafel and kebabs. Some of the best (and cheapest) eats can be found along Etzel Street in southern Tel Aviv's HaTikva District.

Culture & Customs

Tel Aviv is a laid-back city where people from all walks of life come to share a beach umbrella or a cafe table. Here, the Sabbath is more commonly celebrated with a night out on the town rather than an evening of prayer.

This freewheeling debauchery wasn't necessarily the ambition of the Tel Aviv's founders. The city came to life in the early 1900s when a small group of Jewish people migrated north from the cramped living conditions of Jaffa , which was a predominantly Arab town at the time. In 1921, riots in Jaffa drove roughly 40,000 inhabitants to the tiny settlement, while the outbreak of World War II caused another large influx of residents. To accommodate the rapidly growing population, Tel Aviv underwent an extreme expansion, both outward and upward. Today, the city is characterized by modern skyscrapers and wide boulevards.

This is a very diverse city because its residents come from all corners of the globe. Strolling down the street, you'll come across a variety of people and cultures, which range from Orthodox Jews to Arabs to European expats. Hebrew and Arabic are the dominant languages here, but the majority of people you'll interact with here speak English as well.

The Israeli new shekel (commonly referred to as the Israeli shekel) is Tel Aviv's official currency. One shekel is divided into 100 agorot (singular is agora). Money can be changed in small exchange bureaus, banks or hotels. (Most banks are only open Sunday through Friday until noon, then again from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.) One shekel is equal to approximately $0.30, but the shekel to dollar rate often fluctuates, so check the latest exchange rate before you go. Major credit cards are also accepted in most transactions (excluding taxis).

What to Eat

As a city of immigrants, Tel Aviv's diversity has led to an extremely eclectic culinary scene. You'll find crowded cafes rubbing elbows with restaurants that serve everything from Mediterranean specialties to sushi. Must-try delicacies include hummus masabacha (hummus with whole chickpeas, paprika and tahini), kanafeh (Palestinian dessert pastry of cheese that is soaked in syrup) and sabich (eggplant sandwich with tons of toppings).

For an eclectic Mediterranean menu, head to Night Kitchen , beloved by visitors for its fun ambiance and shareable plates. Plus, Sunday through Thursday the restaurant offers a happy hour special in which everything on the menu is 50 percent off. If you're looking for seafood-focused dishes, travelers suggest you visit Shila – Sharon Cohen’s Kitchen & Bar . For Middle Eastern fare, the trendy Santa Katarina earns favorable reviews for its ever-changing menu and intimate courtyard setting across from a synagogue.

Kosher options are slightly harder to find in Tel Aviv in comparison to other cities in Israel, but there are several popular options. Falafel Hakosem receives rave reviews from locals and tourists alike thanks to its hummus, falafel, shawarma and sabich. Expect crowds, especially around lunch, for this fast-casual spot. The House of Hummus , which specializes in hummus dishes, is another popular lunch outpost, as is the unassuming Abu Hassan . For a wide variety of cafes, head to the Neve Tzedek neighborhood ( Dallal Bakery is a favorite).

The dress code is casual at most Tel Aviv establishments, and all of the city’s restaurants accept Israeli shekels.

Tel Aviv's varied religious and political affiliations may raise some safety concerns. But while the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may be the subject of heated debates, the city has not been a target of political violence since the 1990s. While visiting Tel Aviv, you should feel completely safe in public areas. However, remember that this is a big city: Keep an eye on your valuables and avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas.

Getting Around Tel Aviv

The best way to get around Tel Aviv is by bike. The city is relatively flat, and many of the top attractions are located fairly close to one another, making it easy to navigate on two wheels. Buses run frequently (although less so on Fridays and Saturdays during the Sabbath) and offer an affordable way to get from downtown Tel Aviv to neighborhoods like Jaffa . For cheap (albeit slow) transportation to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), located about 11 miles southeast of downtown, you should rely on the train. You can also take a taxi or bus from the airport; you'll get into town more quickly in a taxi, but you'll pay much more than you would for the bus. Ride-hailing services, such as Uber, also service the city, but they only call licensed taxi drivers.

Entry & Exit Requirements

The Israeli government does not require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your arrival, but many airlines do. You will also need to show a return or onward ticket and sufficient proof of funds to enter the country. Expect heightened security screenings at the airport; the Israeli government has been known to deny travelers entry based on background checks. The government will also deny entry to anyone looking to travel to the West Bank or Gaza. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. State Department website .

Set on a grid, Tel Aviv's wide, relatively uncongested streets, ample bike lanes, and (of course) the scenic Tayelet  

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Planning a Trip in Tel Aviv

By Plane -Flights arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport, on the outskirts of the city. From Sunday to Thursday, from 6am-9pm, and on Friday from 6am-to various times depending on the start time of Shabbat (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown), there is a fixed daytime taxi fare ranging from NIS 110–190 from Ben-Gurion to Tel Aviv, in addition to a starting fee of NIS 11 and a surcharge of NIS 5. This fare includes one suitcase per passenger; additional suitcases are NIS 4 each. Trains leave Ben-Gurion Airport for the Arlosoroff Street Train Station in Tel Aviv two times an hour from 3:30am to 11pm. Fare is NIS 16. From there you’ll need to take a local taxi. You’re not too far to most Tel Aviv hotels, but with baggage, jet lag, and brutal summer heat, it’s not walkable. Note: The Arlosoroff Train Station is a magnet for taxis looking to cash in on exhausted, unknowing tourists arriving from Ben-Gurion Airport. Always insist that your driver use the meter.

By Train -The Central Railway Station (sometimes called North Railway Station because it’s in the northern reaches of the city) stands at the intersection of several major arteries—Petach Tikva Road, Haifa Road, and Arlosoroff Street. From here, municipal buses will take you throughout the city. For Israel Railways information, schedules, and fares to points in Israel go to www.rail.co.il .

By Bus - From the New Central Bus Station (in a southern part of town) take bus or sherut no. 4, which runs along Allenby Road and then up Ben-Yehuda Street. As you ride along Ben-Yehuda, you’ll be parallel to, and a block away from, Ha-Yarkon Street, where many hotels are located. Ask the driver for the stop closest to your hotel. For the more inland Dizengoff Square area, take the no. 5 bus or sherut to Dizengoff Square. For all bus line and real-time arrival information, use Google Maps or download the Moovit app to your phone.

By Sherut -Ten -passenger vans from Jerusalem and Haifa drop passengers off just outside the main door of the vast Tel Aviv Bus Station and leave for the return trip as soon as they’re full. Sheruts cost a shekel or so more than busses do, but are less of a hassle than wending your way through the six-story bus station.

By Car -Major highways connect Jerusalem, Haifa, and Ashkelon with Tel Aviv.

Visitor Information

Tel Aviv's two Tourist Information Offices are located at 46 Herbert Samuel Promenade (tel. 03/561-6188 ; open Sun–Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm and Fri 9am-1pm), and at 2 Marzuk and Azar St., at the Clock Tower in Jaffa (tel. 03/516-6188; open Sun-Thurs 9:30am–6:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am–4pm). There’s a smaller, pop-up tourist information office nearby, in Jaffa at David Raziel Street and Yefet Street (tel. 03/681-4466; open Fri-Sat 9:30am–4pm), as well as at Rothschild Boulevard 11 ([tel] 03/516-6188; open Sat-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-4pm), and, during the summer months of April to October, an information truck stationed at Frishman Beach (open Sat-Thurs 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–5pm).  You can buy and load your Rav Kav , a smart rechargeable card for contactless bus payment, at any of the offices, as well as receive free maps, brochures, city guides and discount coupon books for Tel Aviv and sites all over Israel. Its staff distributes free information about sites in Tel Aviv and throughout Israel, as well as maps (some for a fee), useful brochures, and discount coupon books. 

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Tel Aviv Travel Guide – How to Plan a Trip to Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is a super lively city with great nightlife, an excellent art scene, colourful markets and gorgeous Mediterranean beaches.

I was born and bred in Tel Aviv, but these days I call myself a “part-time Tel Avivian”.

That’s because I spend about 6 months a year travelling and the rest of the time in my hometown.

Every time I come back to Tel Aviv I’m amazed at how fast the city changes. It’s so dynamic and it’s got a strong urban culture of its own.

Tel Aviv is a pretty unique travel destination in the Middle East. It’s a modern city (just over 100 years old) with a very open, liberal vibe.

People of all kinds are attracted to Tel Aviv, from Bohemian types to tech entrepreneurs.

It seems to welcome everyone and has tourists visiting all year round.

As I write quite a lot about Tel Aviv, I made this resource page to gather all the different guides and articles in one place.

If you’re planning a trip to sunny Tel Aviv, start here:

First time in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv doesn’t require a huge amount of preparation, but there are some things you need to know before you go.

I made this handy guide for first timers in Tel Aviv , covering frequently asked questions such as:

– How to get from the airport to the city?

– How long to spend in Tel Aviv?

– Where to stay in Tel Aviv?

Plus many more useful tips.

What you need to know before you visit Tel Aviv for the first time

Saving money in Tel Aviv

While it’s one of the top 10 most expensive cities in the world, there are ways to save money in Tel Aviv and make your trip affordable.

Follow the tips in my budget guide to Tel Aviv about flights, food, accommodation, nightlife and more.

Tel Aviv on a budget – insider tips

Discounts in Tel Aviv

I’ve put together a list of discounts you can use to save money when you visit Tel Aviv:

• Get a discount on 10 taxi rides with Gett – Save 100 shekels! Code: GTFJFTA
• Get a discount on your flight to Tel Aviv
• Bubble (shuttle service) – Your first ride is free with code hayoun.tal4m9
• Wolt (food delivery) use the code 0XMZK to get 20 shekels off your first order.
• The Ultimate Tel Aviv Guide – Get 10% off with code TLV10 (and get discount coupons for Tel Aviv attractions).
• Hotels.com – Get a free night for every 10 nights booked

The Ultimate Tel Aviv Guide

The Ultimate Tel Aviv Guide was published very recently by two of my fellow travel bloggers.

After reading it I can tell you they did a really excellent job 🙂

It’s a very comprehensive guide that goes into great detail, and at the same time it’s quite compact and user-friendly.

It includes:

• A full city guide
• A 5-day itinerary
• An interactive map
• Discount coupons for attractions and restaurants

When you use the discount coupons, the guide will pay for itself.

On top of those coupons, I’ve arranged for a special discount for my readers on the Ultimate Tel Aviv Guide . Use code TLV10 at checkout to get 10% off.

If you’re planning a trip to Tel Aviv, I definitely recommend this guide, because it simply has everything you need.

Tel Aviv is a great city for foodies

Foodies love Tel Aviv. It’s got everything from top level fine dining restaurants to delicious Middle Eastern street food.

When you visit, you’ll soon notice the strong cafe culture and the huge range of bars and bistros.

Vegans and vegetarians have a lot of choices in Tel Aviv. It’s been called “vegan capital of the world” and boasts about 400 vegan-friendly eateries.

If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just like good food, I recommend you take a vegan Tel Aviv tour.

You can take a self guided tour with the Bitemojo app that guides you to restaurants around the city, where you sample their dishes (pre-paid on the app).

You can also take a guided vegan food tour , which is very informative and takes you to some of the best vegan restaurants in Tel Aviv

Street Art in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv has a vibrant street art scene. I recommend you take a guided tour to find all the gems…

I took a street art and graffiti tour and discovered gorgeous murals, eccentric paste-ups, strong statements and some very cute animals ?

Tel Aviv’s unique architecture

Tel Aviv is famous for its 20th century architecture, mainly for the Eclectic Style and the International Style (also called Bauhaus).

These days, the city if full of glass towers and it’s easy to miss out on its old architectural gems.

I wrote a guide on how to spot Bauhaus buildings in Tel Aviv and you can also take a guided tour to learn about it in a historical context.

What else would you like to know about Tel Aviv?

Let me know in the comments below if there’s anything else you’d like to know about Tel Aviv and I’ll do my best to find answers for you.

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Tel Aviv Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Latest update: July 13, 2023

In this guest post, Naomi shares everything you need to know when planning your trip to Tel Aviv, the best restaurants and accommodation, things to do, and spending your time there like a local.

My name is Naomi Bubis and I’ve lived in Tel Aviv for twenty years. I grew up in Frankfurt, studied in Paris, and worked as a journalist for German television.

I got to know Israel during my summer vacations and fell in love with Tel Aviv at first sight. The metropolis on the Mediterranean is fun-loving, cosmopolitan, and lively. A bit like New York, but fun-sized and right by the sea.

It takes some insider knowledge to really get the most out of a trip to ever-changing Tel Aviv.

I write about life in Tel Aviv on my blog Telavivnotes. You can also download a free guide there with the best areas for Airbnb accommodation.

Tel Avivians live for the moment, day in and day out. In this guest post, I’ll show you how to spend your time there like a local.

Ten interesting facts about Tel Aviv

• Tel Aviv has at least 300 days of sun per year.
• Tel Aviv is also known as the City That Never Sleeps.
• The old town of Tel Aviv is called Jaffa.
• With over 200,000 attendees, Tel Aviv boasts the largest gay pride parade in Asia.
• National Geographic lists Tel Aviv as one of the top 10 beach cities in the world.
• 30,000 dogs live in Tel Aviv, and the city is considered the world’s most dog-friendly metropolis.
• Tel Aviv is a paradise for vegans.
• The culinary scene in Tel Aviv is considered one of the most creative in the world.
• There are over 100 sushi restaurants in Tel Aviv.
• The Meier-on-Rothschild Tower is the tallest residential building in the city at 155 meters.

Travel tips for Tel Aviv

The best time to travel to tel aviv.

No question, the off-season. In July and August, Tel Aviv is overrun with tourists. Plus it gets really hot in the summer months. Temperatures rise to 31-34 degrees, and the humidity reaches over 80 percent. That means you’ll be sweating. A lot.

If you like hot weather, then you’ll really enjoy yourself here because the heat shows no mercy, not even at night.

The positive thing about these months is the general mood in the city. The people live outside. Even at night. Eating a watermelon at a beach café at three o’clock in the morning has a lot of charm.

But the best time to travel is in spring or fall. In September, October, and November, when it starts getting cold in Europe, you can still swim in the sea in Tel Aviv at temperatures of around 30 degrees. And unlike in August, you can go for a walk without having to cool off in air-conditioned stores.

April, May, and June are also good months for traveling. Tel Aviv literally means “Spring Hill”, and the season sees the city coming out in full bloom.

25 degrees in the shade is just the right temperature to explore the city. And no one will step on your towel at the beach.

How much time should you plan for Tel Aviv?

You should schedule at least one week. But in order to really immerse yourself in the vibe of Tel Aviv, you’ll need even longer. Fast-forwarding through city life would be a real shame.

Tel Aviv is a young city and was founded in 1909. It has almost 450,000 inhabitants, but many Israelis work in the economic and cultural center, so upwards of three million people fill the streets during the day.

The best way to get around Tel Aviv is on foot. The distances aren’t that great and there’s plenty to see.

How to find cheap flights to Tel Aviv

All major airlines fly to Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. Several Lufthansa and ELAL flights arrive daily from Frankfurt and Munich; and EasyJet and Airberlin fly here from Berlin. The latter two are the cheaper options. It’s a four-hour flight from Central Europe to Tel Aviv.

You’d be well-advised to book early as tickets aren’t cheap and flights are often fully booked. If you want to buy a last-minute ticket, you’ll be quoted horrendous fares of 800 euros and upwards. Ideally, you should to compare flights on Skyscanner and book six months in advance.

The best way to get through security at the airport

Flights to Israel are subject to special security precautions – not unlike flights to the US, but even stricter. You should make sure to be at the airport three hours before departure. If you’re flying with the Israeli airline ELAL, the security check is even more thorough.

Try to remember that you’re being questioned for your own safety. Stay calm. If you have visas from Arab countries in your passport, you may want to think about applying for a second passport from your passport office before your trip.

Stamps from Arab countries won’t bar you from entry per se , but the questioning will be a lot more rigorous.

Answer the officials’ questions as politely and calmly as possible. Questioning upon departure is even more meticulous. You may be asked where you stayed and whom you met during your time in Israel. It helps to keep a phone number for your hotel or an Israeli friend in your pocket just in case.

Tel Aviv: Getting from the airport to the city

Ben Gurion Airport is located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. You can get from the airport to the city center by taxi in 20 minutes. The taxi rank is on level G of Terminal 3. Prices for long-distance trips are fixed, so you should ask the driver for the current rate.

Normally, the fare should come to around 140 shekels, which is about 35 euros. Taxis are much cheaper than in Germany. In Terminal 3, you’ll find ATMs and bureaux de change.

Buses are the most common means of transport in Israel. But to get to Tel Aviv by bus, you first have to take the shuttle bus to the Airport City. The shuttle bus stops are located on the second floor, at gates 21 and 23.

From the Airport City, take Egged bus number 475 to the central bus station in Tel Aviv. You can buy your ticket directly from the driver.

Alternatively, you can also take the train to the city straight from Terminal 3, on level S, for just 16 shekels. In fact, that’s probably the best option.

If you’d like your trip to be a bit more comfortable, you can also book a private airport transfer ahead of time. You can find more information here: Private airport transfer Tel Aviv .

Important : There’s no public transport on Shabbat (Friday afternoon to Saturday evening).

What to pack for Tel Aviv

Flip flops, shorts, swimming trunks, bikini, bath towel, sunglasses, sunscreen with a high sun protection factor, headgear, T-shirts, jeans, sweatshirt, sneakers, summer dress.

When you go to Tel Aviv, you can pack light. Only during the winter months from December to February do you need to take a rainproof jacket and a thick sweater.

Tel Aviv is a laid-back city. The New York Times crowned TLV the ‘capital of cool’. You can walk around dressed any way you like without people giving you weird looks.

It’s totally normal to walk your dog in your pajamas and slippers in the morning or to sit on a park bench with curlers in your hair. Tel Aviv has an urban hippie flair.

You’ll hardly see any men in suits or women in pantsuits. Eight months a year, the dress code primarily consists of: flip-flops, sleeveless T-shirts, shorts, airy dresses.

In the winter, Tel Avivians exchange their flip-flops for boots and put on layers upon layers of sweaters because 15 degrees are already considered freezing cold.

You’ll also need a power adapter for Israel, such as this universal adapter .

Is Tel Aviv expensive? Tips on saving money

Tel Aviv is definitely an expensive destination. The cost of living is high. Rents have reached New York or Paris levels.

You’ll be shocked by the prices at the supermarket. Sometimes, they’re as much as double that in Germany.

Tip #1 : Buy fruits and vegetables in the markets.

Tip #2 : Tel Aviv has a free WiFi network. This means you can surf the Internet for free on a park bench or at the beach.

Tip #3 : Get your coffee at Cofix. Everything only costs five shekels here (about 1.20 euros): cakes, cookies, beverages, and coffee. Cofix also operates six supermarkets in Tel Aviv where all products cost five shekels.

Tip #4 : Eat street food such as falafel, hummus, and sabich. One portion costs around 5 euros.

Tip #5 : Keep your eyes peeled for business lunch deals and happy hours at restaurants.

Getting around in Tel Aviv

This mostly flat city is great to explore on foot or by bicycle. In recent years, 40 kilometers of cycle paths have been paved. So go ahead and grab a green Tel-O-Fun Citybike . The 150 rental stations are scattered throughout the city. You have the following options:

• A day ticket for 17 shekels
• A 3-day ticket for 48 shekels
• A 1-week ticket for 70 shekels

You can just cycle from A to B and park your bike at any station. Riding into the sunset down the beach promenade to the old town of Jaffa: now that’s something you have to try.

Tel Avivians love their e-bikes. The street scene has completely changed over the past few years. Nowadays, pedestrians need to watch out that they don’t get run over by e-bike-riding teenagers.

If you’d like to experience Tel Aviv with the wind in your back, then hire a battery-powered bike. An e-bike costs 100 shekels a day. Pole Position is a decent rental service – you can book a guide for a city tour by bike here too. They also provide city maps with bike paths drawn in.

Another popular rental service is O-Fun – e-bikes here cost 120 shekels a day.

Tip : Take shared taxis. The yellow and red minibuses stop at the wave of a hand and are a quick and reliable way to get through the city.

Is Tel Aviv safe?

Israel is always in the headlines, and perhaps you’re one of those people who are concerned about traveling to Tel Aviv because of the security situation. But since terror attacks have gone global these days, a trip to the Mediterranean metropolis is no more dangerous than a trip to any other major city.

You can feel safe in Tel Aviv. Before you enter shopping centers, cinemas, hotels, and clubs, a guard will search your bag. Be nice to him – after all, he’s being paid (poorly) to ensure your safety.

Don’t be frightened when you see soldiers with machine guns eating a falafel at lunchtime. The guns aren’t loaded. You can walk through the city without fear.

Just never leave your backpack out of sight. Not because of thieves. But because Israelis have a short fuse when it comes to abandoned bags. Suspicious items are blown up by special units.

Tel Aviv is a safe place for women traveling alone. The city is alive at all hours. So you don’t have to worry about walking through the city after dark as a woman.

Even in Hayarkon Park, the Central Park of Tel Aviv, you’ll see women going for a solo run late at night. Still, use some common sense – don’t go through dark alleyways on your own.

The best Tel Aviv city tours: My tips

Tip #1: book a bauhaus tour.

Tel Aviv is also known as the White City because around 4000 houses here were built in the Bauhaus style. UNESCO has registered the White City as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Every Friday, there’s a group tour in English. The meeting point is the Bauhaus Center on centrally located Dizengoff Street where you can buy high-quality books and souvenirs.

More infos on the Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv

Tip #2: Book Florentin street art tour

The tour guide will take you on a stroll through the trendy southern quarter of Florentin. The tour is in English and takes 2 hours.

The experienced guide knows all the stories behind the countless graffiti that adorn the walls of Florentine. Explore the hidden gems of the underground art scene.

More infos on the Florentin street art tour

Tip #3: Book the TLVEG tour

TLVEG organizes vegan culinary tours through Tel Aviv. The metropolis is a mecca for anyone who’s chosen to forgo animal products. The tour will take you to the vegan hot spots of Tel Aviv. And there are lots of them.

You should start the tour on an empty stomach because there’ll be plenty to eat on the way. The tour of the city’s vegan scene is a culinary adventure where you’ll get to meet cool people and try creative food.

Highly recommended, and not just for plant-eaters.

More information on the TLVEG Tour .

Tip #4: Read the alternative city guide DIY Tel Aviv

I wholeheartedly recommend the alternative city guide DIY Tel Aviv. It’s available as a paperback or an e-book.

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Ten Hebrew words for beginners

1. Toda – thank you 2. Bevakasha – you’re welcome 3. Café Hafuch – café latte (but milkier) 4. Yam – sea 5. Malon – hotel 6. Alaan – <em>slang for</em> hello 7. Eifo – where? 8. Kesef – money 9. Monit – taxi 10. Shalom – hello, bye, see ya, peace

Where to stay in Tel Aviv

Cheap hotels in tel aviv.

Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv is the coolest guest house in town. Lots of digital nomads hang out here. It’s got it’s finger on the pulse of Tel Aviv’s nightlife: just two minutes from Rothschild Boulevard and right next to the legendary Levontin 7, the best live music club in Tel Aviv.

The hostel has 350 beds, a great roof terrace, and a bar where locals like to relax with a cool beer. You can book a dorm bed (for around the 100 shekels) or a private room (for 300 shekels).

Another option is The Spot Hostel . Here you’ll find tastefully decorated rooms, a sun terrace, and stylish lounges where you can play pool, for example.

The hostel is a stone’s throw from Hilton Beach, Hayarkon Park, and the Gordon Swimming Pool at the marina, with its 50-meter saltwater pool.

Hotels in Tel Aviv for mid-range budgets

A cool hotel right on the beach is the Embassy Hotel . It’s located in the heart of Tel Aviv, just a 15-minute walk from Carmel Market. The colorful rooms, decorated in 1950s style, are particularly striking.

The funky Yam Hotel is located in the quieter north of Tel Aviv. From there, it’s just five minutes to the sea and the Namal. The renovated warehouses along the wooden deck boast cafés, restaurants, and shops with a view of the sea.

The rooms at the Yam (Hebrew for sea) have a surfer flair. They’re small, but cool. The perfect choice for beach lovers.

Boutique hotels in Tel Aviv

Besides all the major hotel chains by the beach, Tel Aviv also has a variety of tasteful boutique hotels. There’s a lot to choose from. Here are my favorites:

The classic is the elegant Norman Hotel in a side street off Rothschild Boulevard. The Norman resides in two renovated historic buildings from the 1920s. The 50 rooms and exclusive suites each have a unique individual design. The highlight is the infinity pool and the Japanese restaurant on the roof. If you really want to pamper yourself, then this is the place for you.

The Shenkin Boutique Hotel is located on Brenner Street, Off-Sheinkin. Sheinkin Street’s glory days as Tel Aviv’s answer to Soho have faded somewhat in recent years, but the area still has its charm.

The location is central and the hotel is a perfect retreat from the hectic hustle and bustle on the streets. The 30 rooms have been furnished with great attention to detail, and on the roof terrace, you can relax in a hammock after a massage in the mini-spa.

The Dizengoff Avenue Boutique Hotel is located in the very center of Tel Aviv, on the lively Dizengoff Street. It couldn’t be closer to the pulse of the city! It’s also close to several great beaches.

In the unique rooms of the hotel you will find details of the famous sights of the city. Here you will get a taste of Tel Aviv’s attractions, which are located right outside the door.

The Market House Tel Aviv Jaffa is located in the old town of Jaffa, right next to the flea market. The hotel runs the Milk Bakery, one of the best bakeries in the city. So it’s no surprise that breakfast here is a veritable feast for palate.

In the lobby, the remains of a Byzantine church are preserved under the glass floor. Boutique hotels generally know how to pamper their guests and this one is no exception.

The Lily & Bloom is yet another of Tel Aviv’s hidden gems. The hotel is a declaration of love to the Bauhaus style of the city. It’s centrally located on Lilienblum Street with its cool bars and restaurants.

The boutique hotel serves a delicious breakfast, and boasts a terrace and a bar with a happy hour. If you’re looking for a stylish intimate hotel, then this is the place for you.

More great places to stay in Tel Aviv

Mendeli Street Hotel with the award-winning Mashya Restaurant Cucu Hotel – colorful, young, urban The Poli House Hotel – a brand new hotel by star architect Karim Rashid

Tel Aviv experiences you have to try

TIP #1 : Browsing the ‘Shuk Ha’Pishpishim’ flea market in Jaffa TIP #2 : Strolling along the wooden deck of the renovated harbor, the Namal TIP #3 : Drinking a cup of coffee at a kiosk on Rothschild Boulevard TIP #4 : Eating a bowl of ramen soup at the delicatessen market in the Sarona district TIP #5: Taking a break from it all in Hayarkon Park by the river

My food guide for Tel Aviv

If you’re a foodie, you’re in for a treat in Tel Aviv. You’d have to be spectacularly clueless to have a bad dining experience here. Creative chefs characterize the restaurant scene.

The food in Tel Aviv is among the best in the world. The ethnic influences in this melting pot of over 70 nationalities are particularly pronounced in the culinary world.

Tel Aviv has a wealth of sensational restaurants, making it difficult to pick out a handful of favorites. But I’ve given it my best shot.

Tip : Make reservations as soon as possible.

Tel Aviv restaurant tips

Star chef Yossi Shitrit runs three restaurants in Tel Aviv, all of which are among the top ten: Mashya, Kitchen Market, and Onza.

Mashya was recognized as the best restaurant in town in 2016: modern cuisine with a Moroccan touch, sensory ecstasy for the eyes and the palate. Perfect for a romantic evening.

Kitchen Market is on the first floor right above the Farmers’ Market at the Namal Tel Aviv. In the evening, you’ll feel the full vibe of the city, as the locals end their day feasting on brick oven pizzas, tapas, and gourmet fish dishes.

Onza boasts the coolest location in the middle of the flea market in Jaffa. The old town with its Jewish-Arabic inhabitants is home to many a trendy restaurant.

Onza’s motto is “Food & Vibe”. Two young talented chefs cook Ottoman dishes here with a modern twist. The food is sensual, the music loud, and the audience exuberant.

The Thai at Har Sinai is located in a nightlife hot spot. Scattered around the Great Synagogue on Allenby Street are some of the best bars and restaurants of Tel Aviv. The Thai at Har Sinai is located right next to the legendary Port Said and serves authentic Thai dishes every night of the week. The atmosphere is young, with live DJs and lots of alcohol.

Santa Katarina right next door is also pretty great. Mediterranean cuisine doesn’t get any better than this. Sitting outside in the summer, surrounded by crowds of people in the bars and restaurants nearby, the magical energy of Tel Aviv is almost palpable.

When Taizu opened, it was like a revelation to the spoiled foodies of Tel Aviv. Rarely was a new restaurant received with such unanimous praise. Taizu combines Asian street food from different parts of the continent to create high-end dishes. The ultimate culinary experience.

Every Sunday, the Taizu celebrates Indian cuisine. The confectioner Ana Shapiro was recognized as the best in Tel Aviv in 2016. You know what that means: You’d better leave room for dessert!

More great dining experiences in Tel Aviv

Brasserie : An institution in Tel Aviv, open all hours. Yaffo-Tel Aviv : The flagship of Israeli cuisine by chef Haim Cohen. Romano TLV : Lounge restaurant with a live DJ by crazy cook Eyal Shani. Ramesses : Mediterranean hipster bistro bar in Jaffa with live DJ. LaShuk : Open kitchen with local delicacies. HaBasta : Located in a side street of Shuk Ha’Carmel. Daily changing menu inspired by seasonal produce at the weekly market.

Tel Aviv street food – My tips

Miznon : Gourmet fast food by star cook Eyal Shani. All the dishes are served in pita bread. The all-time classic: pita with roasted cauliflower. The Miznon has branches in Paris and Vienna. Hakosem :  The best falafel in Tel Aviv. Right around the corner from the Dizengoff Center, a popular shopping mall. Pasta Basta : The cheap pasta bar has several branches all over town. The pasta is homemade, the service quick, the customers young. Sabich Frishman : This unassuming snack bar has the best sabich in Tel Aviv. Sabich is the sister of falafel: pita bread stuffed with hummus, tehina, roasted eggplant, hard-boiled egg, tomato and cucumber salad, and pickles.

The best cafés in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is teeming with coffee shops. That’s because Tel Avivians are communicative people, love good coffee, and appreciate their local barista.

Bucke has two cafés in Tel Aviv: uptown in the north and midtown near the Habima Theater. Its breakfast buffets with colorful salads, dips, and vegetable creations are renowned throughout Tel Aviv. Bucke only serves vegetarian dishes.

Loveat  has the best organic coffee in town. The cafés of the Loveat chain, scattered all over the city, have delicious sandwiches and lunch deals with lots of vegetables, tehina, quinoa, wild rice, tomatoes, and chillies.

Nahat Cafe is just the place for coffee lovers. It smells of freshly ground beans and panini. A great place to open up your laptop and take a seat next to the locals.

Café Xoho is an international meeting place for students and tourists. You’ll hear a great many languages ​​spoken here. Enjoy gluten-free chocolate cakes, matcha tea, and kale salad.

Cafelix is another coffee bean paradise. The coolest branch is located in lively Levinsky Market, nestled in between spice merchants and hipster bars.

Tel Aviv’s hidden gems : The best vegan restaurants in Tel Aviv

Fact: Tel Aviv is among the top five vegan destinations in the world. You can find vegetarian options on the menu in almost every café. And no, not just a side salad, I’m talking full-blown dishes. Cappuccino with almond or soy milk is available everywhere.

Here are my recommendations for 100% vegan restaurants:

Herzog on lively Ivn Gvirol has a daily changing menu featuring dishes that chef Roey Herzog calls ‘mountains’: rice mountains, quinoa mountains, lettuce mountains, buckwheat mountains, topped with vegetables, tehina, chilli.

Roey knows how to conjure up delicious food with vegetables. The best (but rather pricey) place for a quick lunch. Recommended: zoodles with tehina spirulina dressing.

At peak times, you’ll have to join a long line if you want to eat at Marketlv on Dizengoff Street. It serves different stews and soups every day: Indian, Mexican, Moroccan, and more. The food is cheap and tastes great.

The Dosa Bar is a wonderful place to go for lunch. The South Indian street food is vegan, gluten-free, and, most of all, delicious. Dosas are a kind of pancake, which are varied with spicy fillings.

Zakaim , a self-styled vegan boutique, plays in the culinary big leagues. The restaurant is run by the Zakaim siblings. The menu is Persian-Israeli-vegan. This very hip and stylishly furnished restaurant is located right in the middle of the nightlife district surrounding the Great Synagogue on Allenby Street. Essential eating: the potato wedges.

Tel Aviv’s beaches: The most beautiful beaches

Gordon Beach has everything a beach-lover’s heart desires. A laid-back beach café called LalaLand, volleyball nets, fitness equipment, and lots of sun worshipers. Right next door is the Olympic-grade Gordon Pool and the Topsea Surfing Center.

Mezizim Beach is located at the northern tip of the beach promenade. A bay bordered by the religious beach (yes, that exists too) and the harbor (Namal). The 9Beach lounge café is located on Mezizim Beach. It’s especially lively in the evenings. And if live football matches are being broadcast live on the big screen anywhere in town, it’s sure to be here. A nice hangout for a beer with your feet in the sand.

Hilton Beach is located in a bay right next to the dog beach and the gay beach. This is the place to be for water sports enthusiasts. You can hire SUP boards, kayaks, or surfboards at the Sea Center Club. Lots of kids and teenagers come here every Saturday morning to learn how to surf.

Banana Beach is located closer to the old town of Jaffa and stands out with its characteristic yellow beach chairs. A beach without an attitude, laid-back, fewer tourists. It also has a surfing school.

Tip : On Friday afternoons, Banana Beach morphs into Drum Beach. Standing on the cliffs, the drummers get out their bongos and congas to welcome Shabbat with a drum session.

Do you have some great tips for a city trip to Tel Aviv?

Have you ever been to Tel Aviv want to share a tip of your own? Then leave us a comment and tell us all about it.

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The ancient port of Jaffa, on the southern edge of Tel Aviv

In Tel Aviv, people are always talking about “the bubble.” The lush lifestyle is a bubble. The almost surreal sense of distance from political woes is a bubble. The giddy sense that high tech and high culture are both booming here is a bubble. You don’t even have to be a native to feel it. Charles Renfro, a principal in the New York architectural firm Diller Scofidio & Renfro and a frequent visitor to Tel Aviv, says, “Every day feels like the best beach day, every bite the most sublime taste, and every night like the last party on earth.”

It doesn’t feel like the bubble is bursting anytime soon. From the Arab port of Jaffa, dating from the Bronze Age, to the famed rows of white, modernist Bauhaus buildings, to the 21st-century tech start-ups racing like wildfire across town, Tel Aviv inhales its past and exhales the thrill of the present. In Jaffa on any Friday morning, the first day of the weekend, the sounds of families at café tables echo in the area once occupied by soldiers of the Crusades. The sweetness of honeysuckle seems suspended over streets that tilt toward the timeless blue of the Mediterranean. The neighborhood’s locals and joggers from all over the city (an ocean promenade stretches from Namal, the restored port in Tel Aviv’s north, to Jaffa in the south) line up at the Margoza Family Bakery for freshly baked croissants and cappuccinos, or browse the great flea market between Yefet Street and Jerusalem Boulevard, where everything from antiques to high-end fashions can be found.

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It’s helpful to know the quirks of Jaffa — that Albert’s Nuts on Rabbi Pinhas Street, with its addictive salted almonds, is open only on Fridays or that the shop called Palestina, on Oley Zion Street, has a cache of electrical antiques from before Israel’s founding in 1948. Lately, merchants have been complaining that rising rents are forcing some of them out, but that is an unfortu- nately common complaint in Tel Aviv, whose real estate rivals the craziness of New York prices. Still, the restaurants in Jaffa—spots like Charcuterie, Yoezer Wine Bar, and chef Nir Zook’s super-luxe Cordelia—are often crammed at night, with revel- ers, drinks in hand, spilling onto the streets.

“The culinary revolution in northern California, where I cooked for a while, was incredible for me, but I couldn’t keep away from Tel Aviv,” Zook says. “The mix of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and European cultures makes the place, let alone the food, unforgettable. I can be as wild as I want in what I make, in the way I live, as simple or rich. It’s like love. There’s no limit.”

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Tel Aviv’s reputation as a new art capital is grow- ing rapidly. Artists from an older generation, like Michal Rovner, and up-and-comers, including Yael Bartana, Dor Guez, and Omer Fast, exemplify the increasingly international character of the talents who flow in and out of the city, as readily living in New York or Berlin and frequently focused on the trials and political complexities of their homeland. The gallery scene here is hopping, with some 30 spaces around the city, including Dvir Gallery and Sommer Contemporary Art, which mix the work of prominent Israeli artists and global art stars. Meanwhile, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art recently opened a dramatic new building by Harvard’s ar- chitecture chair, Preston Scott Cohen, and hired as its director Suzanne Landau, former chief curator of Jerusalem’s Israel Museum.

The Center for Contemporary Art, which specializes in video and experimental works, and the Shpilman Institute for Photography, a new showcase and research facility featuring superb 20th- and 21st-century images, are in an area simply called south Tel Aviv. This part of the city, including the Florentin neighborhood, shows a different Tel Aviv, far less exotic than Jaffa and less polished than the city center. This is a workaday world of light indus- try, of mom-and-pop storefronts along Herzl Street selling textiles, furniture, and lighting — though the fancy design store Kastiel, in its big Bauhaus building, is located in the area too.

And as in many major cities (think Brooklyn’s Bushwick or Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg), the cheaper rents of the neighborhood make it a natural breeding ground for art and innovation. Among the worn industrial buildings here you’ll find art- ists and artisans—both old-school and digital— passing in the sun-bleached streets.

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In fact, the words that chef Nir Zook used, wild and rich — or at least fevered and hoping to get rich — have a completely distinct meaning here because this is where the high-tech start-up scene is in full force. Small offices abound with kids in T-shirts and jeans hammering away at their digital dreams, with two billion dollars in 2011 alone from venture capitalists to fuel them. The intensity is perfectly captured by what Ron Pundak, former CEO of the Peres Center for Peace, says about Tel Avivians in general, “always pushing, improvising to make something out of nothing, to be better, to be state of the art.”

The gritty streets here don’t hold much appeal for tourists, and some areas are a bit sketchy at night, but you get a real feeling of daily life. The voices in the streets are speaking Hebrew, and occasionally Arabic, but more often you hear the soft patter of Russian spoken by the mass of émigrés who came after the fall of the Soviet Union. A funky place called Fishka sums up the area best. It calls itself a “creative, multicultural community,” and it’s where young entrepreneurs can drop in for late-night jazz revels and an exploration of ethnic cooking.

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Nothing seems more than a 20-minute cab ride from anything else in Tel Aviv, and many areas of town are filled with people walking, benches on which to perch, little parks, and bike paths (the city has its own bike rental service with simple, automated machines). The sound of honking horns is everywhere — the impatience of Israelis, it would seem, to go faster.

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In any case, a cab is hardly needed to get from Florentin to the low, quaint buildings along Neve Tzedek’s Shabazi Street. Neve Tzedek, which dates from 1887, was the first residential neighborhood of what would come to be Tel Aviv. The winding little streets are magical, all the more so because the office towers of the city’s center crowd right up against them. At the bottom of Shabazi, on Yehieli Street, stands the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre, with its welcoming plaza and fountain under the palm trees. This is the city’s showcase for contemporary dance. The Batsheva Dance Company is in residence, renowned for the choreography of its longtime artistic director, Ohad Naharin, but other companies from across the globe perform there throughout the year.

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If Jerusalem is thick with tension and the convergence of the world’s faiths, Tel Aviv’s worldliness is ever present, no place more so than in the city’s center, a short walk from Neve Tzedek. With Tel Aviv’s population hovering around 400,000, the city’s premier walking street, Rothschild Boulevard, famed for its rows of Bauhaus buildings, is busy day and night. In 2011, when Occupy movements swept the world, Rothschild became a tent city, with speakers demanding that the government keep the cost of living down, but generally the occupiers are dog walkers, kids on skateboards, young families with strollers, and older couples reading Haaretz , the intelligentsia’s newspaper, on a bench.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s new building, designed by Preston Scott Cohen

The architecture here speaks volumes about the city’s nascence. “Tel Aviv was founded in 1909, but in the ’30s comes this new architecture, principally from German Jews, trained at the Bauhaus, escaping the Nazis,” says architect and historian Zvi Efrat. “They built thousands of these white, gleaming Bauhaus structures, which is why Tel Aviv is called the White City. There is no concentration of modernist buildings like this anywhere else. But these buildings are really an aberration, not strictly classical Bauhaus style, but something more sculptural, a collage of modernist ideas frozen in a white-washed fantasy for our brave new world. That’s what makes Tel Aviv so unique, so endlessly fascinating to look at.”

Accessories and clothing at Bayit BaNamal

The center and north of Tel Aviv have a more settled, residential feeling, with plenty of shops and restaurants, and new buildings going up almost everywhere you look — a Richard Meier luxury tower here, the renovation of Bauhaus structures all around. For shoppers whose needs run to the big international fashion brands, head to Kikar Hame- dina square in the north end of town. There arealso wonderful places in the heart of Tel Aviv with unexpected local finds, such as the whimsical Sarit Shani Hay design store for children or Villa Maroc, with its Moroccan imports—from intricately inlaid tables to lavender-tinted glass pendant lamps — alongside in-house interpretations. (Be sure to ask to see the stellar private showroom.)

Villa Maroc’s eclectic offerings

At the north end is Namal, Tel Aviv’s revitalized port, which has its own pleasures. The stretch of beaches is tantalizing, edged by a long promenade and more shops. On weekends, the vast, green Hayarkon Park — with paths for biking and a man-made lake dotted with boaters — draws families, who spread out on the grass to enjoy afternoon picnics.

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In Tel Aviv, there is luxury and languor, industry and ambition, squalor, too, and political heat — it’s a city pulsing with both simple pleasures and urbane sophistication. “What I sensed about Tel Aviv when I went back recently, after being away for 35 years, was exactly this kind of international vibrancy,” says Adam D. Weinberg, director of New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art. “It’s the thing that makes a great city — not just big institutions that are cultural pinnacles, but the density of all these fascinating smaller outposts that buzz.

“There’s this sense of openness to ideas,” Weinberg adds, “and I got that wherever I went.”

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With its fun, creative vibe and stylish young population Tel Aviv has a welldeserved reputation as the fashion capital of Israel – and with glittering flagship designer stores, chic boutiques and a long-awaited Fashion Week being organized for 2011, it is fast becoming an international style hotspot.

The prestigious areas of Kikar Hamedina and Dizengoff Street are the places to go for elite designer shopping, while the Ramat Aviv, Dizengoff Center and Azrieli Center malls also have their fair share of top names and boutiques. Meanwhile trendy neighborhoods Neve Tzedek and Gan Hahashmal are chock full of smart and sexy boutiques from cutting edge local designers, as well as a wealth of cafés and bars for when it’s time to take a break from browsing.

With five exclusive stores in Tel Aviv, 17 in Israel and many more across the world, Ronen Chen is one of the country’s most celebrated and prestigious designers, with a philosophy of ‘simplicity, comfort and individuality’ which never compromises on smart and elite style.

His chic boutiques contain stylish, timeless designs for the successful modern woman and are wildly popular with Tel Aviv’s jet-set crowd. A personal shopper service is available for a truly bespoke shopping experience.

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Israeli designer Michal Negrin has won acclaim both at home and abroad for her Victorian-inspired and exquisitely feminine clothing, jewelry, dolls, accessories and homeware.

Her high-concept collection is remarkable for its attention to detail, craftsmanship, sumptuous colors and style, and conjures up an ethos of beauty, romance and vintage femininity. To visit one of her Tel Aviv boutiques is to step into a world of eclectic Victorian-style glamour, where you can discover exquisite and original fashion or a striking vintage accessory.

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Delicatessen is owned by home-grown Tel Aviv designer Idit Barak whose elegant and clever vintage-influenced fashions have made a splash both at home and in New York where she studied at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology.

Her boutique’s adventurous modern design has earned plaudits, and fits well into the trendy Gan Hahashmal area where funky bars and cutting edge boutiques are in abundance.

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One of the most exclusive places to shop in the city, Philosophy is a unique, highconcept fashion experience for the confident and stylish modern gentleman or woman.

It offers timeless and carefully chosen fashions from the world’s elite designers that are characterized by quality, elegance and good taste. Philosophy aims to be more than a shopping destination – guests are welcomed as members of an elite club and invited to discuss their personal style needs over a cigar, a glass of wine or an espresso in the exclusive Club Corner. With a clientele that includes top executives, statesmen and opinion-makers, Philosophy specializes in tailoring for those at the top of their field, and in providing a bespoke sartorial service for each client’s individual image and style.

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The carrier will resume operations between New Jersey and Tel Aviv today

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The carrier is expected to add more flights to its schedule in the coming weeks and months

US air carrier United Airlines is to resume flights to Israel today for the second time since suspending trips following Hamas’s terror rampage and the ensuing war.

A United flight is scheduled to depart Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey at 3.30pm local time today, and is due to arrive tomorrow at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport at 8.55am, with further flights expected to be introduced in the coming weeks and months.

The flight will mark United’s second return to Israel since October. Consumer aviation expert website the Points Guy said: “United returned to the market briefly earlier this year, but it stopped flights again after an escalation between Israel and Iran in April.”

“The airline’s flight 84 and flight 85 — the early-afternoon departure from Newark and the day flight from Tel Aviv — are the first to resume on Thursday,” the site added.

“The carrier is then scheduled to add Flight 90 and Flight 91 — the evening departure from Newark and the red-eye flight from Tel Aviv —on Thursday, June 20.”

The airline aims to relaunch flights to Israel from Chicago, San Fransisco and Washington DC in late October, according to the site.

Following an “extensive security risk assessment,” rival carrier Delta plans to resume daily, non-stop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ben Gurion tomorrow.

The route, which was suspended in October, will provide customers with nearly 2,000 weekly seats from New York to Israel, Delta said.

In the UK, Virgin Atlantic recently announced it will resume journeys between London Heathrow and Israel from 5 September, when it will begin operating a daily flight in each direction.

Wizz Air started up operations again in March, with British Airways following the next month.

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Tel Aviv is riddled with old-fashioned architecture, cafés that have existed since the British Mandate and cobblestoned streets. Florentine, a quirky neighborhood in South Tel Aviv, came in second on this summer’s Thrillist lineup of “The 10 Most Hipster Neighborhoods On Earth.” Considering Tel Aviv’s wide cultural reach, the treasures you can find in its array of vintage and retro shops will boggle your mind. Culture Trip narrowed down the list and brings you the five trendiest vintage spots in Tel Aviv.

Aderet boasts an eclectic collection of second-hand clothing for men and women as well as an array of accessories. Styles date from the 1950s and on, but you can also find contemporary essentials at a reduced price. The store also hosts exchange days, so if you’re looking to cash in your hand-me-downs, this is the place. Owner Ophira Oberweger strives to offer a diverse, wide selection of trends that will appeal to everyone, on any budget.

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“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is the inspiration behind this store. A second-hand boutique that also functions as a swishing store, the place is like one big closet that girlfriends share. Owner Natali Shapirovski says, “I handpick every piece that sells in the shop. My weekends are spent restoring clothing to perfection. My clients can always rely on high quality and cleanliness.” Mithalfot BePassage prides itself on its close customer relations. They even offer a pick-up service to collect your overflowing bags of used clothes. Ladies with a penchant for 1960s jackets and high waist skirts will be in heaven.

Dizengoff 101, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel , +972 523804434

If your pockets run a little deeper, this store curates a carefully selected collection of second-hand treasures. Located on a bustling shopping street, the boutique is a popular destination for all vintage lovers. Rak Shniya sources some of its goods from abroad, so if you’re looking to purchase a handbag with some travel history, this is the place to go. Named ‘Tel Aviv’s Best Vintage & Second-Hand Store’ by TimeOut in 2013, the boutique radiates hip and is brimming with floral frocks and classy pumps. It incorporates an Israeli feel with a twist of timeless universal fashion. The store caters to both men and women; and has a reputation for restocking on a regular basis.

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Marta is in a popular location, however can be easy to miss. In an alleyway behind the long line up of small boutiques on the bustling Dizengoff Street hides a glass vitrine with a narrow corridor. Its warm lighting twinkles and beckons shoppers in to explore the assortment of clothing hanging neatly on both sides. In buisness since 1993, the owners aim for a tasteful collection with old-fashioned prices. Marta is the place to find vintage pieces that are trending in current fashion. Those looking for reasonably priced jeans can have their pick from an assortment of denim brands such as Replay and Levi’s.

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There is no way Jaffa’s Flee Market, known locally as Pishpeshuk , can be left off a list when it comes to vintage Tel Aviv. The narrow cobblestone streets are crowded with stores and booths that sell everything from antiques to second-hand junk. The market is the largest in Israel, and extends over several streets. Depending on your digging skills and your patience—there are many valuable treasures waiting to be uncovered here. Make sure you visit Mochico, an antique store that restores all its treasures to mint condition.

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Delta Air Lines To Resume Tel Aviv Service From New York-JFK With Nearly 2,000 Weekly Seats

• Delta Air Lines is proceeding with caution and will resume flights to Tel Aviv after thorough security assessments,
• The service will be operated by Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.
• It will be the sole US airline to operate flights to Tel Aviv from New York-JFK.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is preparing to resume flights to Tel Aviv amid the conflict in the region. After an “extensive security risk assessment,” the carrier quickly scheduled the service to commence at the end of this week.

The move comes as the summer travel season is ramping up with other airlines increasing flights and adding new service to several destinations. Delta’s SkyTeam Alliance partner, Virgin Atlantic, also announced its plan to return to Tel Aviv.

Bringing it back

Delta confirmed on Monday that nonstop flights from its hub at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) would return on June 7th after an eight-month pause. The service was temporarily suspended in October of last year after the conflict in the region posed a safety risk to flights.

The airline said its decision to resume its JFK-TLV service was followed by a thorough assessment of any security risks and that it would continue to observe the situation.

Delta continues to closely monitor the situation in Israel in conjunction with government and private-sector partners.

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The flights will be operated by the carrier’s new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, which accommodates 281 passengers in a three-class layout.

The airline’s most premium product is Delta One 29 suites, which have seats that transform into lie-flat beds. Delta Premium Select, the airline’s version of premium economy, has 28 recliner seats.

The main cabin comprises the remaining 224 seats, albeit 56 seats are Delta Comfort+ seats with up to three inches of increased pitch.

More than 13,000 seats this month

With the service returning, Delta said it will provide travelers with nearly 2,000 seats per week from JFK to TLV. According to aviation data and analytics firm Cirium , the carrier will operate a total of 47 flights this month across daily frequencies.

In total, 13,207 seats will be offered on the route. The TLV-bound flight will depart from JFK in the afternoon and arrive the following day. The return flight leaves TLV just before noon and lands back at JFK just after 17:00.

Delta will be the only US airline to operate the route. However, United Airlines brought back its service from nearby Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in March, helping to increase capacity.

After a short hiatus that began on May 17th, the airline will resume EWR-TLV flights on Thursday. American Airlines, which also serves TLV from JFK, suspended its service in October but is not expected to resume its flights until October of this year .

Codeshare partnerships with EL AL

EL AL Israel Airlines has continued to operate flights from TLV to both JFK and EWR with its Boeing 787 Dreamliners since the conflict began. Delta has strengthened its presence in Israel thanks to a codeshare agreement with EL AL. The partnership allows Delta’s passengers to have access to EL AL’s other nonstop flights to TLV from Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale.

Additionally, Delta’s partner, Virgin Atlantic, announced a new codeshare partnership with EL AL on Monday. The move, which is expected to enhance connectivity further, comes as the airline plans to resume flights to TLV from its hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on September 5th.

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Delta Air Lines to Resume Flights to Tel Aviv This Week

The airline's route from New York will resume on Friday.

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Delta Air Lines will resume flights to Tel Aviv this week, becoming the latest airline to relaunch its route.

The carrier will restart flights between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on June 7, Delta announced. The route will operate daily on an Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. 

“The decision to resume the route on June 7, 2024, which was temporarily suspended in October 2023, follows an extensive security risk assessment by the airline,” Delta wrote in a statement. “Delta continues to closely monitor the situation in Israel in conjunction with government and private-sector partners.”

Like most airlines around the world, Delta paused its service to Israel in October 2023 following the start of the war in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

The decision to restart service to the country comes months after United Airlines did the same from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in March. However, in April, United once again temporarily suspended flights to the country following security concerns between Israel and Iran, Reuters reported . 

A spokesperson for United confirmed to Travel + Leisure the airline will once again resume flights on June 6.

While Delta has not flown to Israel, its codeshare partner, EL AL Israel Airlines , has continued to operate between the country and the United States.

The U.S. Department of State, which designates Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization , has issued an advisory for U.S. citizens to “reconsider travel” to both Israel and the West Bank due to “terrorism and civil unrest,” and to not travel to Gaza “due to terrorism and armed conflict.”

“The security situation remains unpredictable, and U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire, often take place without warning,” the State Department wrote about travel to Israel. 

The State Department added the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to conduct “large-scale military operations in Gaza” and the “U.S. government is unable to provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Gaza as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling there.”

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Delta to resume Tel Aviv service from New York-JFK on Friday

Nonstop daily service resumes June 7 after extensive security risk assessment, as the airline continues to closely monitor the situation in Israel.

Delta will resume daily nonstop service to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York-JFK this summer, operating the route on an Airbus A330-900neo that will provide customers with nearly 2,000 weekly seats from New York to Israel.

The decision to resume the route on June 7, 2024, which was temporarily suspended in October 2023, follows an extensive security risk assessment by the airline. Delta continues to closely monitor the situation in Israel in conjunction with government and private-sector partners.

In recent months, Delta has strengthened its presence in Israel through a codeshare arrangement with EL AL Israel Airlines. Delta customers have access to EL AL’s direct services to Tel Aviv from major U.S. cities like New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. With the reinstatement of Delta’s New York-JFK service this summer, customers have additional travel choices connecting North America and Israel.

For booking and more information, visit delta.com .

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