Israel is an extremely accessible country, with leading scheduled air carriers flying year-round Israel routes from North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. There are charter flights from Europe too, some seasonal and some operating throughout the year by both Israeli and foreign carriers.
For tourists visiting Israel after a stint in other Eastern Mediterranean countries, arriving via cruise ships is another possibility. Cruise ships, especially those setting sail from Greece and Cyprus, dock in Israel at both the Ashdod and Haifa ports, and some Mediterranean cruise liners include Israel as a destination. Overland travel from Egypt or Jordan is also an option, and programs for those interested in multi-destination tours are available.
Pleasure craft may enter the ports of Haifa, Ashdod, Eilat or the marinas in Tel Aviv or Herzliya. Following border and customs clearance, they may proceed to any of Israel's special yacht marinas in Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Acre, Eilat, Herzliya, or Ashkelon.
Mooring slots for yachts usually need to be reserved a number of weeks in advance. Contact the marina of your choice and provide full details of your vessel.

From Ben Gurion and Return
For visitors landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, it's but a short ride to Tel Aviv along a large, modern highway; the ride in the other direction, to get to Jerusalem is only slightly longer.
The new train from Ben Gurion International Airport is a very convenient way of getting to Tel Aviv (and from the Tel Aviv terminal at elsewhere in the country where train service is offered). However, trains may be few and far between at certain times of the day - and during the night in particular. Taxi stands offer rides all over Israel – at taxi cab rates. They are regulated under contract with the Israel Airports, which is why it's advisable to turn down rides from touts that wait in the arrivals hall. Moreover, if you ride in an authorized taxi you'll be able to pay by credit card.
If, when entering Israel you write down the phone number of the “official” airport taxicab company and call it for a ride back to the airport at the conclusion of your stay, you'll pay less than if you just order a cab by phone or hail it on the street.
While regular bus service between the airport and Tel Aviv no longer exists, some private companies offer door-to-door “share-a-ride” service 24-hours a day between the airport and either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.