The weekend in Israel

By Bright_Nomad | May 6, 2018
Middle East > Israel > Tel Aviv

The Israeli weekend surprises many tourists. It starts on Friday afternoon and ends on Saturday evening after sunset. Sunday is an ordinary working day.

There are no buses and trains during the weekend, only private taxis (which are expensive) and a limited mini-van service (called Sheroot).

It's best not to book flights into or out of Israel during the weekend, because the train service doesn't work from Friday early in the afternoon until Saturday night. The only alternative is a taxi, which is about 10 times more expensive than the train.

Israel Middle East Tel Aviv Transportation

Share this tip:

Written by Bright Nomad
I travel 6 months a year and the rest of the time I spend in my hometown, Tel Aviv. Love urban travel, vegan food, art and architecture and write piratical and inspiring travel guides on my blog.

Thoughts? Questions?

See also

Accommodations

Tours and activities

Full Day Istanbul Old City Tour

The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, with their historical atmosphere, architectural beauties and important works, are some of the most important places to see in Istanbul.

A Journey to Armenia

What do we mean by saying “a journey to Armenia”? Walking in Yerevan? Or seeing Ararat? Or exploring Khachkars? Trying national food? Communicating with local people? Spending the night in a village house? Climbing mountains? Feeling the nature? The answer is very simple: all the above mentioned and even more.