Eilat Ramon Airport
General information
Eilat Ramon Airport is a new airport, officially opened by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on January 21, 2019. It is the replacement of Eilat Ovda Aiport 60 kilometres north of the city and Eilat J. Hozman Airport in the centre of the city. These airports have been closed. Eilat Ovda Airport was used for international flights and Eilat J. Hozman Airport for domestic flights.
Eilat is a popular holiday getaway, it is one of the best winter sun destinations for Europeans from October to March. In the city and southwest of Eilat on the Red Sea are many hotels and resorts. Eilat Ramon Airport is the first airport ever built on Israeli territory, named after father Ilan Ramon (pilot and astronaut) and son Assaf Ramon (pilot). Public buses run between the airport and the city, a rail link is planned.
If you are flying to or from Israel you must take into account strict controls at airports and border crossings, make sure to arrive well in advance (3 hours) at Eilat Ramon Airport. The country has two international airports, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport and Eilat Ramon Airport. Eilat Ovda Airport is closed since March 31, 2019. Find and book the best hotels in Israel.
Location
Where is Eilat Ramon Airport situated?
The airport is located north of Eilat, close to the Red Sea, Jordan and Egypt. By car, you can reach the airport through Highway 90, the longest Israeli and Palestinian road.
How many terminals does Eilat Ramon Airport have?
Eilat Ramon Airport has one modern terminal, consisting of a Departures area (Door 31, 32) and an Arrivals area (Door 33, 34). The airport has eight boarding gates (1 to 8) on the ground floor of the terminal, accessible via escalators in the Departures hall.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Eilat Ramon Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Israel.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aqaba King Hussein Airport (Jordan) | 13km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Eilat Ramon Airport to the centre of Eilat is 20 kilometres. By car, it takes 20 minutes to get to the centre of Eilat.
From ETM Airport to Eilat City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Eilat Ramon Airport by public transport. Visit the Eilat Ramon Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Eilat Ramon Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Eilat is about ₪ 85.-. Book your taxi at Eilat Ramon Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From ETM Airport to Eilat City centre by Taxi
Airport parking
Eilat Ramon Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Eilat Ramon Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Eilat Ramon Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Eilat Ramon Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Eilat Ramon Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Wizz Air
- Ryanair
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in Eilat
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Eilat Ramon Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
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Reviews
Have you visited Eilat Ramon Airport lately? So far, 4 airport passengers have written an airport review about Eilat Ramon Airport. This airport has an average score of 3 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.
Latest airport reviews
The worst security guys I have ever encountered was in my life, I live in Israel and have been questioned a million times leaving at Ben gurion and I have never walk away from the security thinking to myself what a dickhead till I leafy Ramon airport…. The security guy told my husband,his mother and father they are not immediate family and I was not immediate family too….
Seriously security in Israel is unpleasant but this was at another level
Very new regional airport. You can take the 30 bus to get close to the Israel/Jordan border and downtown Eilat. Security was fast and easy for a flight to TLV.
I’m a regular visitor to Eilat, having used the old airport in the middle of town. Easy access but loads of noise. The new airport, a few miles north of Eilat is a good investment. Nice roomy. However designed by a man who gets there by car. Instead of putting some decent large toilet areas, the ladies from our flight had to queue for the 4 cubicles. I read this airport is going to be the great new gateway to Eilat and the wider area. Lufthansa, Ryanair and everybody else. If that’s the case, these bigger planes will cause even bigger problems. And then outside. Bus stops outside lack timetables etc. But also, for a bus stop in the middle of the dessert, a cabin with a roof to giv protection. I remember the bus stops in Dubai which have airco. That is very good. Here is nothing. The bus to the hotels in Eilat is only NIS 4.80, apx $1-$2. A very good deal and leaves every 20 minutes. Taxi is apx NIS100, closer to $30.
The airport has all the potential, however some basics need attention.