Low-cost flights from Terminal 1 usually mean Cafe Landwer.
Terminal 1 handles most low-cost carriers at Ben Gurion, and Cafe Landwer is the main sit-down option once you clear security. It sits airside in the small departures hall, a few minutes’ walk from the gates. If you’re on an early Wizz or Ryanair flight, this is one of the only places in T1 where you can sit down with real plates and an espresso instead of grabbing a packaged sandwich.
Hours track the flight schedule, so the cafe typically opens before the first departures and stays running into the late evening, roughly 05:00 to 22:00 on busy days. Prices line up with Israeli high-street cafes at an airport premium: expect around 18–22 ILS for a basic coffee, 30–40 ILS for pastries, and 45–70 ILS for light meals or salads. It’s all counter-order with table delivery, so you pay up front and don’t wait around for a check when your gate calls.
The menu follows the usual Landwer playbook: strong espresso drinks, fresh orange juice, baked goods, and straightforward café dishes like shakshuka, sandwiches, and salads. If you want something filling before a 3–4 hour flight to Europe, a shakshuka or omelette set with bread generally lands under 70 ILS and arrives in about 10–15 minutes. For a quick hit, locals tend to stick with an espresso or cappuccino and a croissant or rugelach rather than heavier mains.
Terminal 1’s seating area is small, and Cafe Landwer tables spill directly into the main hall, a short walk from the security lanes. That means you always hear boarding calls and can watch your gate screen from many seats, but it also means it gets noisy at peak times when several flights leave within 30–40 minutes. Practical tip: check your gate on the main board before you sit, set a timer for 25 minutes before boarding, then order something you can finish in under 20 minutes.