Transportation from Eilat Ramon Airport to the centre of Eilat
The airport is located about 20 km from the centre of Eilat. You have several options for transportation to the city center or to your hotel.
Pay extra attention to the fact that on Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday dusk) bus routes are limited and car rental agencies are closed. Also allow more time for thorough security checks.
Traffic summary
| Cheapest transport | Bus | approx. EUR 1.2 |
| Most flexible transport | Car rental | Reserve a car |
| More convenient transport | Taxi | Book a taxi |
Buses
The cheapest option are the city buses lines 30, 31, 32 and 50 - you'll find the stop right outside the terminal. Lines 30 and 50 are most popular with tourists, but all of them run to Eilat.
- Bus line 30 takes you to Eilat bus station in 20 minutes, making it the fastest connection to the city centre. The bus runs every 20 to 30 minutes from 5:30 am to 8:30 pm.
- Bus line 50 bypasses the promenade on the north beach and then travels via the south beach to Taba, a popular tourist destination in Egypt just across the border. This line does not stop at the bus station.
- Bus line 31 also runs to the central bus station in Eilat, but on a longer route.
- Bus line 32 runs to the Shahamon neighborhood in southern Eilat.
The price for a ticket is EUR 1.2. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver. Timetables can be found here.
Car hire
The most flexible transportation will be provided by car rental. Compare offers here.
Taxi
The most convenient option is to use Gettransfer. You know the fare in advance and tickets can be booked online. Drivers tend to be nicer than in traditional taxis and, for example, a child seat can be provided on request. The price per ride starts at EUR 20. Alternatively, you can choose a classic taxi or Uber.
Night transport
Buses run from 5:30 am to 8:30 pm. If you can't make either of the available services, you can use Gettransfer or taxi for transport to the city centre.
