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ETM Ramon Airport

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Ramon Airport (ETM) serves Eilat, about 19 km north of Eilat. 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.

IATAETM
ICAOLLER
ServesEilat
From centre19 km
Elevation88 m

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The airport in numbers

Ramon Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ramon Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 79,650 passengers in 2023, against a peak of 1.5M in 2019.

Opened
2019
7 years ago
Passengers / year
79,650
as of 2023
Peak traffic
1.5M
in 2019
Elevation
88 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Israel Airports Authority
Passengers per year, 2019–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Ramon Airport to Eilat

The airport is about 19 km north of Eilat, about 41 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: ₪120–₪190.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~41 min₪120–₪190
Private transfer~41 minfixed upfront
Car rental~41 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Ramon Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₪120–₪190 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 Eilat ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ramon Airport

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 Ramon Airport

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

Rates in Eilat shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ramon Airport to the centre of Eilat?
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 19 km north of Eilat, about 41 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ramon Airport to Eilat?
Roughly ₪120–₪190 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ramon Airport?
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 Ramon Airport to Eilat?
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 Ramon Airport 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 Ramon Airport'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 Ramon Airport's official site.
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