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EIY Ein Yahav Airfield

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Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) serves Beersheba, about 80 km southeast of Beersheba. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAEIY
ICAOLLEY
ServesBeersheba
From centre80 km
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Elevation-50 m

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The airport in numbers

Ein Yahav Airfield — facts & history

We pulled Ein Yahav Airfield's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1970
56 years ago
Elevation
-50 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Ein Yahav Airfield to Beersheba

The airport is about 80 km southeast of Beersheba, about 84 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis from the official rank, with a fixed airport surcharge. Apps (Gett, Yango) work and can be pre-booked. Estimated fare to the centre: ₪456–₪725.

Tipping: Tipping taxi drivers isn't customary; rounding up is fine.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~59 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~84 min₪456–₪725
Private transfer~84 minfixed upfront
Car rental~84 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From EIY to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Eilat121 km127 min₪681–₪1082
Jerusalem128 km134 min₪720–₪1143
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ein Yahav Airfield

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₪456–₪725 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Eyn-yahav ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ein Yahav Airfield

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ein Yahav Airfield

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Eyn-yahav shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ein Yahav Airfield to the centre of Beersheba?
Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres. The airport is about 80 km southeast of Beersheba, about 84 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ein Yahav Airfield to Beersheba?
Roughly ₪456–₪725 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ein Yahav Airfield?
Metered taxis from the official rank, with a fixed airport surcharge. Apps (Gett, Yango) work and can be pre-booked.
What's the cheapest way from Ein Yahav Airfield to Beersheba?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres.
Can I get from Ein Yahav Airfield into town without a car?
Yes. Israel Railways serves Ben Gurion (Terminal 3) with stops in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Modiin and Jerusalem. At night, when trains stop, shared 'Nesher' taxis run to city centres. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ein Yahav Airfield's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ein Yahav Airfield's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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