Flying through Ben Gurion Airport and can’t decide between VIP, Express, or Gold service? Here’s the quick answer: Express Club Service gets you through security and passport control fast at the lowest price, VIP Club Service adds a personal steward who escorts you from the aircraft door all the way to the arrivals hall (or check-in to the boarding gate), and Gold Club Service takes you into a private airport lounge the Fattal Lounge or Arbel Lounge while an agent handles every procedure on your behalf. Below, we break down exactly what’s included in each service, what it costs, and how to choose the right one for your trip.
VIP vs Express vs Gold at a Glance
If you only read one section, read this one. Here’s how the three Ben Gurion Airport meet & greet services compare in a nutshell:
- Choose Express Club Service if you want fast-track priority through security and passport control without lounge access, starting at US$319 for 1-5 passengers.
- Choose VIP Club Service if you want a personal steward or stewardess escorting you door-to-door – from the aircraft exit (or check-in counter) all the way to the arrivals hall or boarding gate – starting at US$339 for 1-5 passengers.
- Choose Gold Club Service if you want private lounge access at the Fattal Lounge or Arbel Lounge while your dedicated agent manages check-in, security, and passport control, starting at US$499 (Arbel Lounge) or US$699 (Fattal Lounge) for the first passenger.
What Is Express Club Service at Ben Gurion Airport?
Express Club Service is the fast-track option for travelers who mainly want to skip the lines. On incoming flights, your steward meets you at the Mosaic Gate before the passport control hall and escorts you through a fast-track, exclusive priority lane for security checks, passport control, customs, and baggage collection with duty-free assistance available on request – right up to the arrivals hall and your waiting driver.
On outgoing flights, you’re met at Terminal 3, Gate 1, checked in at a designated priority counter, and escorted through the same fast-track priority lane for security and passport control.
Pricing: US$319 for 1-5 passengers, plus US$79 per additional person for groups of 6-10.
What Is VIP Club Service at Ben Gurion Airport?
VIP Club Service is the step up from Express it’s a full door-to-door escort. On arrival, a VIP agent meets you at the aircraft exit with a name sign and escorts you through a fast-track, exclusive priority lane for security, passport control, customs, and baggage collection, staying with you until you reach your waiting driver in the arrivals hall.
On departure, you’re met at Terminal 3, Gate 1, checked in at a priority counter, and escorted through the fast-track priority lane for security and passport control. If you’d like to relax before boarding, VIP Lounge access can be added for an additional fee, and a VIP Club representative will escort you to the boarding gate when it’s time.
Pricing: US$339 for 1-5 passengers, plus US$89 per additional person for groups of 6-10.
What Is Gold Club Service? (Fattal Lounge & Arbel Lounge)
Gold Club Service – Fattal Lounge, Private Terminal
This is the most exclusive option. On arrival, you’re met right at the aircraft finger and taken straight to the Fattal Lounge at the private terminal, where you can enjoy refreshments and basic office services while your agent handles security checks, passport control, and baggage claim for you. A steward then accompanies you to the arrivals hall to meet your driver.
On departure, you’re met at the Fattal Lounge at Terminal 1, where your agent manages security, passport control, and check-in while you relax then escorts you by luxury car to the boarding gate.
Pricing: US$699 for the first passenger, US$549 for each additional passenger. Add a private room at the lounge for US$179 per person, or a VIP room with bed, shower, and TV for US$199 per person.
Gold Club Service – Arbel Lounge, Terminal 3 (Departures)
For outgoing flights, the Arbel Lounge option meets you at Terminal 3, where your agent takes care of all departure procedures while you enjoy fresh food and drinks then escorts you to the boarding gate.
Pricing: US$499 for the first passenger, US$199 for each additional passenger.
VIP vs Express vs Gold Service: Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature | Express Club Service | VIP Club Service | Gold Club Service |
Best for | Budget-friendly speed | Full door-to-door escort | Private lounge experience |
Meeting point (arrival) | Mosaic Gate, before passport hall | At the aircraft exit | At the aircraft finger / gate |
Fast-track security & passport control | Yes | Yes | Yes, handled by your agent |
Personal steward escort | Yes | Yes, aircraft door to arrivals hall | Yes, door-to-door + lounge |
Lounge access | Not included | Optional add-on (departure) | Included (Fattal or Arbel Lounge) |
Duty-free assistance | Yes (on request) | Not specified | Not applicable |
Baggage collection assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Starting price, 1-5 passengers | US$319 | US$339 | US$499 (Arbel) / US$699 (Fattal) |
Additional passenger | US$79 pp (6-10) | US$89 pp (6-10) | US$199-549 pp |
Which Ben Gurion Airport Service Should You Choose?
Traveling on a budget or just want to skip the lines?
Express Club Service covers the essentials: fast-track security and passport control at the lowest price point, making it the practical choice for solo travelers and couples who don’t need lounge access.
Want a personal escort from the moment you land?
VIP Club Service is built for travelers who want a steward with them from the aircraft door onward, handling every procedure until they reach their driver. It’s a popular middle-ground choice for business travelers and families.
Traveling with a large group or family?
Both Express and VIP Club Service scale to 6-10 passengers at a reduced per-person rate, making group airport transfers simpler to coordinate and budget for.
Want to relax in a private lounge before or after your flight?
Gold Club Service is the choice for travelers who want to unwind in the Fattal or Arbel Lounge with refreshments while an agent manages the paperwork ideal for long layovers, honeymooners, or anyone who simply wants a more comfortable airport experience.
Traveling with elderly parents or someone who needs extra assistance?
Any of the three services can be paired with the wheelchair assistance upgrade, and the porter service upgrade is worth adding if you’re traveling with a lot of luggage. If you’re crossing by land instead of flying, our Border VIP Service offers the same priority treatment at Allenby Bridge and King Hussein Bridge.
Optional Upgrades You Can Add to Any Service
- VIP Meet & Greet with Flower Bouquet – US$129. A warm, personal welcome for honeymooners, first-time visitors, or business guests.
- Wheelchair Assistance – US$129. Support for elderly passengers or travelers with limited mobility, from the moment they arrive at the airport.
- Porter Service – US$99. Full luggage handling, meet & greet, fast-track through security and passport control, and escort from car to gate.
How to Book Your Ben Gurion Airport VIP Service
Israel Welcome offers Express, VIP, and Gold Club Service for both arrivals and departures at Ben Gurion Airport, 24 hours a day. We also offer private airport transportation and assistance & priority services if you need extra support beyond the meet & greet. To book:
- Choose the service level (Express, VIP, or Gold) that matches your trip.
- Add any upgrades you need, such as wheelchair assistance, porter service, or a flower bouquet welcome.
- Submit your reservation online or call ahead to confirm your flight details and meeting point.
Israel: 972-52-917-1710 USA/Canada: 1-888-500-4414
Frequently Asked Questions
Express Club Service focuses on fast-track priority through security and passport control at a lower price. VIP Club Service adds a personal steward who escorts you from the aircraft door (or check-in counter) all the way to the arrivals hall or boarding gate, for a slightly higher rate.
VIP Club Service starts at US$339 for 1-5 passengers, with an additional US$89 per person for groups of 6-10 passengers.
Yes. Gold Club Service includes access to either the Fattal Lounge at the private terminal or the Arbel Lounge at Terminal 3, where a dedicated agent manages your security, passport control, and check-in procedures while you relax.
Yes. Both Express and VIP Club Service offer reduced per-person pricing for groups of 6-10 passengers, in addition to the standard 1-5 passenger rate.
Yes. Express, VIP, and Gold Club Service are all available for incoming and outgoing flights, and the service operates 24 hours a day.
Ready to skip the lines at Ben Gurion Airport? Compare Express, VIP, and Gold Club Service and book the option that fits your trip or call our team directly for help choosing.