Transfers to and from the airport

• From the airport: Upon arrival at Ben-Gurion International Airport, after passing customs, you will be met by a ground transfer representative holding a sign with the HP logo. The representative will help you locate the shuttle arranged for your transfer to your hotel.

• To the airport: Upon departure a personal transfer to the airport will be arranged for you 3.5 hours prior to your take off time. This will give you enough time to go through all security procedures at the airport.

IMPORTANT

Travel Requirements for Israel:

• Passport: Travel to Israel requires a passport valid for at least six months from the date of your return ticket.

• Visa: to find out if you require a visa for travel to Israel, please click here 

• Health and luggage insurance: please organize your travel insurance independently.

Dress Code

Dress code is casual for daytime and evening events.

Weather 

Israel may have pleasant weather but could also be overcast at this time of the year with temperatures ranging from 10⁰C to 23⁰C. (50⁰F- 74⁰F). Evenings are cold, so you are advised to bring a jacket and sweater. Rain is also a possibility. 

Security

Like the rest of the world, Israel’s security procedures are often long and tiresome. We will provide you with sufficient documentation to help expedite the security process upon your departure from Israel. 

IMPORTANT

In order for us to obtain these documents and help you with security procedures, please follow the instructions below:

• Please fill in the information required on the event website
• Fill out your personal details clearly and precisely
• Fill in your flight details as soon as possible
• If you are attending the event with a spouse / partner, please provide us with their details as well 

Currency

The Israeli new shekel (a.k.a. NIS or ILS) is the currency of the State of Israel. The shekel consists of 100 agorot (single agora). Bank notes are in denominations of NIS 20, 50, 100, and 200; coins are in denominations of NIS10, NIS5, NIS2, NIS1 and 50 and 10 agorot.

Unlimited sums of local and foreign money may be brought into Israel as cash, traveler's checks, or credit cards. Foreign currency of all kinds may be exchanged at the airport, banks, post offices, most hotels or licensed exchange agencies in large cities.

A passport is required when exchanging traveler's checks. The rates vary from place to place, and banks charge a commission.

For more information including the current exchange rate, visit the Bank of Israel site at: www.bankofisrael.co.il