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VDA Ovda International Airport

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Ovda International Airport (VDA) serves Eilat, about 45 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.

IATAVDA
ICAOLLOV
ServesEilat
From centre43 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Elevation455 m

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The airport in numbers

Ovda International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ovda International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 209,515 passengers in 2017.

Passengers / year
209,515
as of 2017
Elevation
455 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Israel Airports Authority
Passengers per year, 2009–2017

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Ovda International Airport to Eilat

The airport is about 45 km north of Eilat, about 59 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: ₪248–₪393.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~41 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~59 min₪248–₪393
Private transfer~59 minfixed upfront
Car rental~59 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From VDA 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.)
Beersheba146 km154 min₪819–₪1301
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ovda International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₪248–₪393 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 Ovda ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ovda International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ovda International 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 Ovda International Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ovda International 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 45 km north of Eilat, about 59 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ovda International Airport to Eilat?
Roughly ₪248–₪393 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ovda International 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 Ovda International 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 Ovda International 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ovda International Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Paris. 1 airlines operate here.
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 Ovda International 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 Ovda International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ovda International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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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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