Gate-side color hit in Terminal 3
Right in Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion, Ronit Furst sells those hand-painted eyeglass frames you see all over Israel. Frames run roughly in the mid-to-high double digits in USD once you convert from shekels, so this is more “statement piece” than backup readers. It sits airside in the main departures shopping zone, so you’ll pass it on the way to most international gates.
Every frame line here carries the same Ronit Furst signature look: bold color blocks, asymmetric patterns, and limited-run designs tied to specific seasons. The shop usually carries multiple size ranges on each style, so single models often come in three or four fits. You’ll also find matching cases and cleaning cloths at the counter, typically priced in the low tens of shekels.
Expect standard Ben Gurion duty-free hours: roughly 24/7 coverage tied to the Terminal 3 flight banks. Staff handle basic fitting and small adjustments on the spot, including bending arms and re-aligning nose pads, and that usually takes under 10 minutes per pair. If you need prescription lenses cut, you’ll just buy the frame here and sort lenses with your local optician at home.
Frames come tagged in shekels with occasional percentage-off promos, especially outside peak July–August and major holiday waves. Keep your passport and boarding pass handy at checkout; duty-free validation at TLV sometimes adds an extra 2–3 minutes. One tactical tip: snap a quick photo of the model code on the inside arm before you leave, in case you want a second pair matched later through an optician or online retailer.