TLVTerminal 3airsideDepends

King David Lounge

The main El Al lounge is the better TLV option when eligible, but busy departure waves can blunt the premium feel.

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Interior of the King David Lounge at Ben Gurion International Airport. — Photo: Michaelg2588
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Interior of the King David Lounge at Lod (Ben Gurion) Airport. — Photo: Rakoon
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How to get in

Business class ticketEligible El Al premium-cabin passengers.
First class ticketEligible El Al premium-cabin passengers.
Airline statusEligible El Al frequent-flyer members and qualifying partner passengers.

The honest take

King David is El Al's principal Terminal 3 lounge for eligible premium-cabin and status travelers. It is a substantially more relevant option than an independent lounge if your ticket or status admits you.

Allow time for crowding around El Al's main departure banks; it is worth using when you already qualify, rather than arriving early solely to queue.

At a glance

Showers: Yes

Amenities: Food and drinks · Wi-Fi · Showers

Best for: El Al premium passengers · Long layovers

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Last verified Jul 12, 2026

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Other lounges at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion

Depends

Aspire Lounge

Terminal 3airside

Public lounge in Terminal 3 (Concourse E) after the Dan Lounge closure. Priority Pass is not accepted at TLV in 2026—access is via eligible bank cards or paid entry.

Access: Day pass

Amenities: Food and drinks · Wi-Fi

Best for: Access-card holders · A quick pre-flight stop

Full access guide

Worth it

EL AL Top Platinum Lounge

Terminal 3airside

A status-only El Al lounge intended for Top Platinum members; it is the most appropriate choice if you have that eligibility.

Access: Airline status

Amenities: Food and drinks · Wi-Fi

Best for: EL AL Top Platinum members

Full access guide

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV)

TLVTerminal 3airsideDepends

King David Lounge

The main El Al lounge is the better TLV option when eligible, but busy departure waves can blunt the premium feel.

2 photos

How to get in

Business class ticketEligible El Al premium-cabin passengers.
First class ticketEligible El Al premium-cabin passengers.
Airline statusEligible El Al frequent-flyer members and qualifying partner passengers.

The honest take

Allow time for crowding around El Al's main departure banks; it is worth using when you already qualify, rather than arriving early solely to queue.

At a glance

Showers: Yes

Amenities: Food and drinks · Wi-Fi · Showers

Best for: El Al premium passengers · Long layovers

Sources

Last verified Jul 12, 2026

bing.com

Other lounges at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion

Depends

Aspire Lounge

Terminal 3airside

Public lounge in Terminal 3 (Concourse E) after the Dan Lounge closure. Priority Pass is not accepted at TLV in 2026—access is via eligible bank cards or paid entry.

Access: Day pass

Amenities: Food and drinks · Wi-Fi

Best for: Access-card holders · A quick pre-flight stop

Full access guide

Worth it

EL AL Top Platinum Lounge

Terminal 3airside

A status-only El Al lounge intended for Top Platinum members; it is the most appropriate choice if you have that eligibility.

Access: Airline status

Amenities: Food and drinks · Wi-Fi

Best for: EL AL Top Platinum members

Full access guide