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Ramon International Airport

Eilat, Israel
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Israel's modern southern gateway serving the Eilat region.

Opened
2019
Location
Eilat, Israel
Ramon International Airport (IATA: ETM, ICAO: LLER) is a modern international airport located near Eilat in southern Israel, in the Timna Valley. It was purpose-built to replace the two aging airports that previously served the region — Eilat Airport (ETH) and Ovda Airport (VDA) — consolidating air traffic into a single, more capable facility. The airport serves both domestic and international routes, connecting Eilat's resort destination to major Israeli cities as well as European leisure markets. It is situated approximately 18 kilometers north of Eilat city center, in a desert landscape near the Jordanian border. The facility is equipped with modern terminal infrastructure capable of handling a significant volume of passengers and features runways suitable for narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft. Its opening marked a significant upgrade in aviation infrastructure for the Negev and Arava regions of Israel.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modern passenger terminal designed to handle both domestic and international traffic under one roof.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include shuttle buses and taxis connecting the airport to Eilat city center approximately 18 kilometers to the south.
Airlines here
Airlines serving Ramon International include Arkia, Israir, El Al, and various European charter carriers during peak tourist seasons.
Notable facts
  • ›Opened in January 2019, replacing both Eilat Airport (ETH) and Ovda Airport (VDA).
  • ›Located in the Timna Valley, approximately 18 km north of Eilat.
  • ›Named after Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003.
  • ›Situated near the borders of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, in one of the world's most geopolitically complex regions.
  • ›Designed to support the growth of Eilat as a major Red Sea resort and tourism destination.
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City & Place Guide

Israel's sun-drenched Red Sea resort at the desert's edge.

Eilat sits at the southern tip of Israel, nestled between the Negev Desert and the Gulf of Aqaba. Its warm, clear waters and year-round sunshine make it a premier destination for beach lovers, divers, and snorkelers eager to explore vibrant coral reefs.

Beyond the water, visitors find duty-free shopping, a lively promenade lined with restaurants and bars, and easy access to dramatic desert landscapes. The city borders both Jordan and Egypt, giving adventurous travelers a natural gateway to Petra or the Sinai Peninsula.

Despite its resort-town feel, Eilat offers genuine natural wonders. The coral reserve, dolphin reef, and nearby Timna Park ensure there is plenty to explore for those who venture beyond the hotel pool.

  • •Coral Beach Nature Reserve — world-class snorkeling over intact reef systems.
  • •Dolphin Reef — swim or dive alongside semi-wild bottlenose dolphins.
  • •Timna Park — ancient copper mines and surreal rock formations in the desert.
  • •Underwater Observatory Marine Park — walk-through aquarium built over a living reef.
  • •Eilat Promenade — waterfront strip perfect for dining, shopping, and people-watching.
  • •Aqaba Border Crossing — day trips to Jordan's rose-red city of Petra.

Getting around: Eilat has no train service; intercity buses operated by Egged connect it to Beer-Sheva and beyond, though the journey is long. Within the city, the compact layout makes walking practical along the promenade and beach area. Local buses, taxis, and app-based ride-hailing services such as Gett cover the wider town, while car rentals are recommended for reaching Timna Park or the Egyptian border.

Best time: October through April offers the most pleasant temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat that regularly exceeds 40 °C.

Local food: Try fresh grilled Red Sea fish, shakshuka breakfasts at beachside cafés, and the city's exceptional duty-free seafood restaurants along the North Beach promenade.

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Encyclopaedia

Ramon Airport, named after Ilan and Assaf Ramon and unofficially also known as Eilat-Ramon Airport, is an international airport located in the Timna Valley in southern Israel. Ramon Airport is the second busiest in Israel and has replaced the former Eilat Airport and Ovda Airport for civilian traffic. It also serves as the primary diversion airport in Israel.

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