For flights that leave before the city wakes up
The first departures of the day are where public transport stops helping. A pre-booked car is the answer, and it has to be fixed the day before.
Why the night is different
Trains and most buses stop overnight, and on Shabbat they stop from Friday afternoon until nightfall on Saturday. Between those hours the only plan that works is one agreed in advance, with a driver who has your address and your hour written down.
What to send
The pickup address, the hour, the flight number if you have it, the passenger and suitcase counts, and anything the driver must know — a locked gate, a building with two entrances, a baby that needs a seat.
The timing
Central Tel Aviv to Terminal 3 is 20–25 km and around 20–25 minutes in normal traffic. At four in the morning that number is generous, which is exactly when being early is easier than being late.
Questions
Can you pick up at 03:00?
Yes, if the ride is booked in advance and confirmed. The hour is part of the booking, and it is confirmed in the same thread as the fare.
Is there a surcharge at night?
The published bands already cover the drive. Anything extra is stated in the confirmation before you travel — never added in the car.