Israel travel resources
Jerusalem's Old City, Tel Aviv's beaches and Bauhaus streets, Haifa's gardens, Akko's old port and the Dead Sea.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (ILS)
- Language
- Hebrew; Arabic and English widely spoken
- Best time to visit
- Mar–May and Sep–Nov Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 100 police · 101 ambulance · 102 fire
- Plug types
- C, H
- Drives on
- Right
- Government travel advice
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General guidance; seasons vary by region. Plug types from Wikipedia's mains electricity by country table; currency and driving side from Wikidata; emergency numbers checked against UK government travel advice in . Check the latest advice for entry rules and safety before you book.
Top destinations in Israel
Travel resources
Travel tips
- Check current government travel advice before you book; it can change quickly and covers specific regions.
- Visa-exempt visitors must apply for an ETA-IL before travelling.
- Most public transport stops from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening for Shabbat.
- Dress modestly at religious sites, covering shoulders and knees.
- Arrive at the airport about three hours before international flights; security checks take time.
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