Travel advisory · IsraelSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Israel.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Area within 10 km of the Gaza Strip · avoid all travel · Canada, US
Gaza envelope (area around the Gaza Strip) · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, Italy
Gaza Strip · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK, US
Golan Heights · avoid all travel · France, Ireland, New Zealand
Lebanon border within 5 km · avoid all travel · Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand
Northern Golan Heights · avoid all travel · Italy, UK
Northern Israel north of Route 85 · avoid all travel · Germany, UK, US
West Bank · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, US
Jerusalem · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France

Also named by one government: Gaza border strip within 500 m (UK), Ghajja (UK), Golan Heights east of Highway 98 bordering Syria (Canada), Golan Heights within 500 m of the Alpha line (UK), Israel-Egypt border within 2.4 km (US), Jenin Governorate (UK), Occupied Palestinian Territories (New Zealand), Sheba'a Farms (UK), Tubas Governorate (except Route 90) (UK), Tulkarm Governorate (UK), Border with the Occupied Palestinian Territories within 5 km (New Zealand), Desert areas bordering Sinai (Italy), Route 12 (Italy), West Bank (rest, with exceptions) (UK)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider Travel	Oct 23, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel to Israel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Von Reisen wird abgeraten (regional advisories)	Oct 29, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	déconseillé sauf raison impérative	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Tel Aviv

Go for the Bauhaus streets, the Mediterranean beaches and the old port of Jaffa, all a short walk or ride apart.

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Tel Aviv is a beach city on Israel's Mediterranean coast, founded in 1909 next to the older port of Jaffa. Its center includes the White City, a group of Modern Movement buildings with flat roofs, curved balconies and pale facades that UNESCO lists as a World Heritage site. Walk the Bauhaus streets in the morning and spend the afternoon on the sand. Jaffa, just south, has a stone old town, a flea market and views over the old harbor.

Give the city three or four days. That covers the beaches, the markets, and the cafés and restaurants of Neve Tzedek and Florentin. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking and swimming; summer is hot and humid. For the holy sites, Jerusalem is a separate trip, so plan it apart. Government travel advice for Israel changes often, so check the current UK and Canadian guidance and the entry requirements for your passport before you book.

Tel Aviv in five

Read the UK advice firstThe UK lists areas it advises against all travel to but not Tel Aviv, and warns of missile and drone risk across Israel and possible disruption at Ben Gurion (advice updated 22 July 2026, read 4 October 2026).UK travel advice
Compare Canada's adviceCanada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Israel and to Jerusalem (updated 29 July 2026). It tells visitors to know where the nearest shelter is and to install Home Front Command or Red Alert apps.Canada's Israel advice
Apply for the ETA before you flyThe UK says visitors need an ETA, valid two years for stays of 90 days, at NIS 25. Check your own passport and apply only on the official portal.Tel Aviv entry and border questions
Know the shelter drill before you landIsrael's Home Front Command gives shelter guidance and its number is 104 inside Israel. The UK says to head for a protected space, or a windowless stairwell if none is available.Shelters, alerts and getting around
Take extra care on buses and at hubsThe UK says to take extra care on public transport in Tel Aviv, especially at transport hubs and on buses in the greater area, and to consider other transport. Ben Gurion access has been disrupted during demonstrations.Should you travel to Tel Aviv?

Things to do in Tel Aviv

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Need to know

Airport: Ben Gurion International; disruption is possible
Entry: ETA required for visa-exempt visitors; 90-day stays
Passport: At least 90 days' validity from arrival, per the UK
Getting around: Trains need a security check; take care on buses
Alerts: Home Front Command, 104 inside Israel

Weather by month

Rainy days

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Mixed

JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Cool, rain
FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Cool, rain
MarchClear8 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Mild
AprilClear3 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Warm
MayClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Warm, clear
JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low22°Hot
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Hot, humid
AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Hot, humid
SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low24°Hot
OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Warm, clear
NovemberClear7 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Mild, rain
DecemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Cool, rain

Average daily high and low in Tel Aviv, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Tel Aviv

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 26°
Humidity: 58%
Wind: 8 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Tel Aviv

10:07 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today31°16°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
Tue27°18°5%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 5%.
Wed26°17°8%Wednesday: Fog. High 26°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 8%.
Thu25°14°23%Thursday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 23%.
Fri21°18°71%Friday: Rain. High 21°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 71%.
Sat20°17°90%Saturday: Rain. High 20°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 90%.
Sun23°16°60%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 60%.

Updated 07:42 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.14 ILS

Amount

Converted to

ILS · Israeli New Shekel

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Before you go to Tel Aviv

eSIM for IsraelData for maps, ride apps and bus stopsRead the guide

Travel insurance for IsraelCover for medical care and trip changesRead the guide

Money and cards in Tel AvivCash, cards and shekels for daily costsRead the guide

Stays in Tel AvivBeach, Florentin and Jaffa base optionsRead the guide

Rules for Tel Aviv, checked

The UK says visitors need an Israeli ETA, valid two years for 90-day stays and costing NIS 25, and a passport valid at least 90 days after arrival.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
At Ben Gurion you get an entry card, not a stamp; keep it with your passport as proof of legal entry. Questioning and bag searches at security are common.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
The UK warns of rocket and drone attack risk throughout Israel and says to follow Home Front Command instructions, including calling 104 in Israel.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Tel Aviv guides

How toShould you travel to Tel Aviv right now? What the UK and Canada sayChecked Oct 4, 2026

How toShelters, alerts and getting around Tel Aviv: UK and Canada adviceChecked Oct 4, 2026

RulesTel Aviv entry rules: the ETA-IL, entry card and border questionsChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Tel Aviv

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Tel Aviv FAQ

Is it safe to travel to Tel Aviv right now?

The UK does not list Tel Aviv among the areas it advises against, but it warns of rocket and drone risk across Israel and possible disruption at Ben Gurion. Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel. Read both pages and check your insurer's terms first.

Do I need a visa for Tel Aviv?

The UK says British citizens can visit without a visa for up to three months but need an ETA, valid two years for 90-day stays, at NIS 25. Check your own passport on the official ETA portal.

What should I do if a siren sounds in Tel Aviv?

Follow local instructions. The UK says to go to a protected space, such as a residential shelter or a communal one, or a windowless stairwell, and to call 104 inside Israel for Home Front Command guidance.

Will I get a stamp in my passport at Ben Gurion?

No. The UK says visitors entering through Ben Gurion get an entry card instead of a stamp, and should keep it with their passport until they leave as proof of legal entry.

Are buses in Tel Aviv safe?

The UK advises extra care on public transport in Tel Aviv, particularly at transport hubs and on buses in the greater Tel Aviv area, and suggests considering other forms of transport. Canada notes violent incidents on buses have occurred.