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City guide

Tel-Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv, officially Tel Aviv-Yafo, and also known as Tel Aviv-Jaffa, is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel. Located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and with a population of 494,900, it is the economic and technological center of the country and a global high-tech hub.

Type CityMetro Area Population 494,900

Why go

  • City in Central Israel.
  • Known for EDM, dance music.

History

Tel Aviv, officially Tel Aviv-Yafo, and also known as Tel Aviv-Jaffa, is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel. Located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and with a population of 494,900, it is the economic and technological center of the country and a global high-tech hub. If East Jerusalem is considered part of Israel, Tel Aviv is the country's second-most-populous city, after Jerusalem; if not, Tel Aviv is the most populous city, ahead of West Jerusalem.

Restaurants & places to go

cathedrals, synagogues, churches ยท centralsynagogue.org
Indoor

Airports

Beersheba (Teyman) Airport (BEV) 23 km to the centre
Beersheba, D, IL โ€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board โ€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May โ€“ September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather โ€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Tel-Aviv, Israel โ€” check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tel-Aviv, Israel. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus ยท Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)