Arrival/Departure
Roundtrip flights are not a part of your trip cost. You are responsible to purchase your own flights to and from Israel. You are required to email Emmaus your complete flight itinerary so proper arrival and departure information can be managed. There are some dynamics associated with your arrival in Israel and your departure from Israel that you need to consider when scheduling your flights.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION IS
HIGHLIGHTED IN BLUE
DEPARTURE INFORMATION IS
HIGHLIGHTED IN ORANGE
WHEN TO PURCHASE YOUR AIRLINE TICKETS
Please wait to purchase your airline tickets until you have been notified that the trip is confirmed. It is important to reserve a flight that arrives in time to connect with the bus to our accommodation in Migdal.
When you do purchase your tickets, it is recommended that you confirm cancelation or change of flight policy with the airlines.
ARRIVAL DAY: October 1
Reserve a flight to arrive on October 1.
You are responsible to book a flight that will arrive to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on October 1
by 4:30 PM in order to connect with the group bus arrangement.
ARRIVAL AT BEN GURION AIRPORT
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) follow the people exiting the plane. Many are locals or seasoned travelers to Israel.
COVID Protocols
Due to COVID-19 protocols, you will be directed to a station in the airport to have a required PCR COVID test. This is a personal expense that you will need to pay at the time you have the test. Airport signage and personnel should be present to provide directions and answer questions.
Passport Control
You will stop at Passport Control, which can take time during peak travel seasons. At Passport Control you will receive a small visa document. Keep this visa document until your departure from Israel.
Baggage Claim and Money Exchange
After Passport Control is Baggage Claim. While in Baggage Claim it is recommended you exchange dollars for incidental personal expenses.
After Baggage Claim you will pass through Customs and then enter the Arrival Hall Lobby.
Arrival Hall Lobby
If you arrive by 4:30 PM on October 1, an El Araj administrator will be in the Arrival Hall Lobby to meet you. You will proceed as a group to the Emmaus bus.
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT
Reserve a flight that will arrive to Ben Gurion Airport no later than 4:30 PM on October 1.
The Emmaus bus will depart the airport for the accommodations in Migdal around 6:00 PM.
If for any reason you miss the scheduled bus transfer, it will be necessary for you to take a taxi to the accommodations in Migdal. The cost is approximately $250-$300, which you are personally responsible to pay.
TAXI SERVICE TO BETH HACCEREM
If you miss the scheduled bus transfer, you will need to take a taxi to our accommodations in Migdal. Follow these instructions:
1. When you enter the Arrival Hall Lobby directly in front of you and over the main door is a sign that says "Taxi" – exit there. Once outside walk about 75 yards to the left until you see a "Taxi Dispatch” booth and the attendant.
2. See the taxi attendant for your taxi to your hotel. The taxi attendant will assign you a taxi and give you the exact cost upon request. All private taxis are white, 4-door sedans. It is about a 60-minute drive to the hotel. WARNING: You may be approached by an unauthorized taxi driver offering you a ride. It is best to avoid these taxi solicitations. To avoid them, follow the instructions above to have the official taxi attendant assign you a taxi.
3. Pay the driver upon arrival at the hotel. Tipping is not expected; it is optional at 5-10%.
OUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Beth Haccerem Retreat Center
9 Ha Tapuz St.
Migdal, Israel
Bina Richardson, Director
Israel cell: (+972) 52-647-9717
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR FLIGHTS?
When you book your flights, please email your flight itinerary information as listed below:
Flight to Israel
1) Flight numbers for your flights to Israel,
including airport cities
2) Departure date and departure time
3) Arrival date and arrival time
Returning Flight from Israel
1) Flight number for your returning flight,
including airport cities
2) Departure date
3) Departure time
Email your flight information to:
Sunya Notley
DEPARTURE DAY: October 15
Hotel check put from the Jerusalem hotel is 11 AM.
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE HOTEL TO THE AIRPORT
Because participants have different departure times, Emmaus is not providing transportation from the Jerusalem hotel to the airport for your departure. It will be necessary for you to take a taxi from the hotel to the airport. The cost is approximately $100 or 350 shekels (Israel currency). Please see the front desk at the hotel to arrange a taxi. For 3 or more persons traveling together to the airport, the front desk may be able to provide larger transportation. Please inquire.
CHECK-OUT TIME
Check-out time is 11:00 am.
If you desire a later check out time you may make a request at the front desk. In some cases, a fee may apply. Emmaus is not booking post-trip arrangements at our Jerusalem hotel. Please contact the hotel directly for any additional overnight arrangements you desire beyond our scheduled departure date.
See the Accommodations link for additional information.
