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Getting to Israel

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Flight

 

The best way to get to Eilat is flying to Ben Gurion International airport (TLV), and then using one of the options below.

Other options include flights to a small airport Ovda (VDA) located 60 km north of Eilat and to King Hussein airport (AQJ) located near Aqaba, Jordan, about 30 km from Eilat.

 
Visa

 

Most likely you don't need a visa to enter Israel. However, we recommend that you verify your visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate, or check the tourist visa exemption list published by the Israeli ministry of foreign affairs. If you do need a visa please let us know, and we will try to assist you.

Important! Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

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Getting to Eilat

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Domestic flight (most convenient)

 

The following domestic companies operate flights from TLV to Eilat: Arkia and Israir. In the Ben Gurion Airport, the international flights arrive at Terminal 3, while the domestic flights are operated from Terminal 1. There is a free shuttle bus connecting the terminals, the long-term parking etc. You must tell the driver that you wish to go to Terminal 1. Please, allow at least 2.5 hours between the international and the domestic flights. Important: Some flights depart from Sde Dov airport. This is a small domestic airport in Tel Aviv, which you can reach by Taxi from the Ben-Gurion Airport in about 30-50 minutes. If you reserve the flight from Sde Dov you must allow at least 3.5 hours between the flights.

 
By bus

 

Egged operates routes 390 and 394 from the Tel Aviv central bus station to Eilat. A one-way journey takes about 5 hours and costs ~24 USD.

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By car

 

Car rental companies have their counters at the first floor of the East Gallery in the Greeters’ Hall of Terminal 3, and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Driving to Eilat takes about 3.5-4 hours (330 km).

 
By shuttle (very expensive)

 

There is a shuttle service from the Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat. A van for up-to 7 passengers costs ~580 USD. It requires a reservation in advance.

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Tourist information
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Please visit Eilat's tourism site for tourist information.

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