Israel is a unique country famous for its warm climate, high level of medicine and religious monuments, to which believers from all over the world regularly make pilgrimages. Israel's airports are scattered throughout the country and receive thousands of tourists every year.
Israel has 17 civilian and 10 military airports and airfields. The most popular airports in Israel for international flights are:
- Ben-Gurion;
- Haifa;
- Ovda, or Ovda (both names are acceptable).
Description of the main airports
The main airports of the country receiving international flights are located in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Eilat.
How many airports are there in Tel Aviv
There are two air harbors: the largest is Ben-Gurion, and the smaller one is Sde-Dov.
Ben Gurion
Address: P. O. Box 137, Ben Gurion Airport, 7015001.
Ben Gurion Codes:
- IATA code: TLV (assigned in honor of the nearby city of TeL AviV).
- ICAO code: LLBG.
Contacts:
- Phone: * 6663 or 03-9723333;
- Sites: www.ben-gurion.com and www.iaa.gov.il.
Opening hours: around the clock.
Haifa
Address: Yulius Simon St, Haifa, Israel.
Haifa codes:
- IATA code: HFA.
- ICAO code: LLHA.
Contacts:
- Phone: + (972 3) -975-8337 and + (972 4) -872-8657.
Opening hours: from 06:30 to 20:00.
Ovda (Ovda)
Address: Ovda Airport, Eilat, Israel.
Ovda codes (Ovda):
- IATA code: VDA.
- ICAO code: LLOV.
Contacts:
- Phone: + (972 8) -636-3888 and + (972 1) -700-705-022
Opening hours: around the clock.
Online flight scoreboard
Track the departures and arrivals of planes in the main international airports Israel is also possible via the Internet, on the official website.
Ben-Gurion:
- Departure board: https://www.ben-gurion.com/tablo-vyleta-ajeropo/.
- Arrival board: https://www.ben-gurion.com/tablo-priljota/.
Haifa: scoreboard not available.
How to get there
Israel's international airports annually receive thousands of tourists from different countries, therefore, are located in places with developed infrastructure. You can get to them from large cities by different types transport.
Ben Gurion
Near the airport there is Highway No. 1 Tel Aviv - Jerusalem, as well as the railway line, which is followed by trains on the Modiin - Nahariya route through Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Ben Gurion International Airport
In Israel, Shabbat is held weekly from Friday lunch to Saturday evening, during which public transport is limited. You can get to your destinations during this period by taxi.
Public transport
Regular buses run to Ben Gurion from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. They get to the Aviagorodok, from which you can get to the Terminals by a free bus.
- № 249;
- № 423;
- № 475;
- № 943;
- № 947;
- № 950;
- № 930.
Travel time: 45 minutes - 1 hour.
Working hours: from 05:00 to 22:00.
Ticket price *: about 200-300 rubles.
A train
You can get to Ben Gurion by train from the central station of the city - Tel Aviv HaHagana. The railway platform is located directly at the airport - on the lower floor of the third Terminal.
Interval in the movement of trains: 30 minutes - 1.5 hours.
Travel time: from 15 minutes.
Working hours: from 05:00 to 23:00.
Ticket price *: about 250 rubles.
During the weekly Shabbat, train traffic, as well as other public transport, is limited. During this period, you can get to the airport by taxi.
Taxi
Taxi in Israel is a rather expensive way of transportation, but comfortable and fast.
From Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, the taxi becomes the only one affordable means movement for everyone who does not own a personal car, since public transport during this period takes a break from work.
The cost of travel:
- From Tel Aviv - from 3 800 rubles.
- From Jerusalem - from 6 100 rubles.
Travel time:
- From 20 minutes from Tel Aviv.
- From 40 minutes from Jerusalem.
Personal car
You can get to Ben Gurion by private car along the highway number 1 Tel Aviv - Jerusalem.
Travel time:
- From 20 minutes from Tel Aviv.
- From 40 minutes from Jerusalem.
The airport is equipped with several parking lots, including a short-term one. The first 15 minutes are free.
Haifa
Public transport
You can get to Haifa Airport by bus number 58, which departs from Krayot or Haifa Central Station every hour. From the bus stop you need to walk 5-7 minutes.
Travel time: 20-30 minutes.
Ticket price *: about 120 rubles.
Taxi
Cost * of the trip: about 1 800 rubles.
Travel time: about 10 minutes.
Personal car
By private transport, you can take Highway 22, via Shemen Beach, following the signs for Krayot. At the IAF College of Technology, turn left into the airport.
Travel time: about 10 minutes.
Haifa airport
Ovda (Ovda)
Public transport
Bus number 282 operates from Eilat to the airport. Its schedule is tied to the schedule of departures and arrivals. He usually leaves the airport 45 minutes after the next plane has landed.
Cost * of the trip: 350-400 rubles.
Travel time: 1–1.5 hours.
Taxi
Cost * of the trip: about 5,200 rubles.
Travel time: about 40 minutes.
Personal car
You can get there by private car along Highway 40, reaching the Shizafon traffic intersection, and then turning onto Highway 12.
Travel time: about 40 minutes.
Ovda International Airport
Parking
Arriving at the airport by car, you can leave it in a short-term parking lot or long-term parking lot.
Ben Gurion
There are 3 types of parking at the airport:
- Fast parking is located at the exit from the arrivals hall of Terminal 3, on the G floor; cost * - 300 rubles. for the first hour and 70 rubles. for each subsequent one. The first 15 minutes are free.
- Parking for up to a day is located across the street from the third Terminal; cost * - 2600 rubles. per day. The first 10 minutes are free.
- Parking for more than a day is located on the territory of the airport, a free bus runs to it; cost * in the covered area - 1200 rubles. per day, in the open air - 700 rubles. per day.
Haifa
Haifa is a small airport, it does not have its own long-term parking.
Near the building there is a fenced area for 100 parking spaces, you can leave your car on it free of charge, but no longer than for several days.
Israel Police forbid parking or waiting outside the terminal.
Ovda (Ovda)
Ovda airport does not have its own parking.
There is an unguarded car park next to the terminal where you can park your car free of charge.
Airport layout
Only Ben-Gurion has several terminals, the rest of the terminals have one each.
Ben Gurion
Consists of four terminals, two of which are operational. The first terminal serves domestic flights and occupies a one-story building. The third terminal - for international air traffic, occupies three floors, one of which is a railway platform. A free shuttle bus runs between the terminals.
Ben Gurion diagram
Haifa
There is only one terminal at the disposal of passengers, which houses the departure and arrival halls.
Ovda (Ovda)
Small airport with only one terminal.
Services
Ben Gurion Airport is large and provides all kinds of services: on its territory there are several cafes and restaurants, a children's room and three play areas, free luggage trolleys, luggage storage, as well as lounges and car rental services.
Ben Gurion Cafe
Haifa Airport is a small airport, so there are several souvenir shops and a Tuscany diner. Free luggage trolleys are available on site.
Ovda Airport (Ovda) - there are several shops in the duty-free zone: jewelry, souvenirs; and also a snack bar "Snack bar".
Wi-Fi
All international airports in Israel provide passengers with free Wi-Fi access.
Hotels in the transit zone
Ben-Gurion:
- Avia Hotel & Resort;
- Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites;
- Sadot Hotel.
- Comfort Apartment
- Venus Apartment;
- Rothschild Mansion.
Ovda (Ovda):
- Eco Tourism Kibbutz Lotan;
- Elifaz Desert Experience Holiday;
- Beer Ora Zimmer.
List of airlines
Airplanes fly to Israeli airports from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Minsk and other major cities of the world.
Ben-Gurion:
- Adria Airways;
- Aegean Airlines;
- AirBaltic;
- Air Canada;
- Air Europa;
- Air France;
- Air Malta;
- Air Serbia;
- Air VIA;
- Alitalia;
- American Airlines;
- Arkia Israel Airlines;
- Arkia Israel Airlines;
- Astra Airlines;
- Austrian Airlines;
- Azerbaijan Airlines;
- British Airways;
- Brussels Airlines;
- Bulgaria Air;
- Bulgarian Air Charter;
- Croatia Airlines;
- Czech Airlines;
- Delta Air Lines;
- EgyptAir;
- El Al;
- Enter Air;
- Ethiopian Airlines;
- Finnair;
- Georgian Airways;
- Germania;
- Germanwings;
- Hainan Airlines;
- Iberia;
- Israir Airlines;
- Jetairfly;
- Korean Air;
- LOT Polish Airlines;
- Lufthansa;
- Meridiana;
- Neos;
- Norwegian Air Shuttle;
- Pegasus Airlines;
- Royal Jordanian;
- Scandinavian Airlines;
- SmartWings;
- Travel Service;
- Swiss International Air Lines;
- Tandem Aero;
- TAROM;
- Transavia;
- Transavia France;
- Travel Service;
- TUIfly;
- Turkish Airlines;
- United Airlines;
- Uzbekistan Airways;
- Volotea;
- Vueling;
- Wizz Air;
- XL Airways France;
- Aeroflot;
- Belavia;
- Ukraine International Airlines;
- Ural Airlines.
- Arkia;
- Israir Airlines;
- Tus Airways;
- FNA Aviation;
- Lahak Aviation.
Ovda (Ovda):
- Aeroflot;
- Arkia;
- El Al;
- Germania;
- IsraAir;
- Russia;
- Sun d'Or International Airlines;
- Thomsonfly;
- VIM-Avia;
- Ryanair;
- Ural Airlines.
The main international airports in Israel provide passengers with quality services and comfortable conditions for waiting for flights. They are located near major cities and annually receive thousands of tourists from all over the world.
* Prices are valid for June 2018
Almost the only way to get from Russia to Israel is to use air travel. It is better to leave the route by car for the most risky travelers who are not afraid civil war in neighboring Syria.
There is also no sea freight between Israel and Russia. So the first thing that will meet Russian tourist in this Middle Eastern country - local airport.
Israel airports on the map
Despite the small size of the country, Israel has a developed airport network.
State airports carry out both domestic flights and international transportation.
How many airports are there in the country?
The State of Israel has 17 civil airports, 4 of which operate international flights. Some of them are also used by the military.
What cities are located?
International airports are located in the capital of Israel, Tel Aviv, in Haifa and in the Negev desert near the city of Eilat, located in southern Israel.
Airports domestic airlines also located in:
- Beer Sheva;
- Herzliya;
- Jerusalem;
- Afula;
- Kiryat Shmona;
- Rosh Pinne;
- Masada.
Are there airports in the Dead Sea?
There are no airports in Israel located in the immediate vicinity of the Dead Sea. Distance the nearest international air harbors, Ben Gurion and Ovda, are approximately 160 kilometers, or 3 hours away by car.
List of terminals with description
The country's most visited airports are located in the metropolitan region of Tel Aviv, Haifa or in southern Israel in the Negev desert.
Ben Gurion
Ben Gurion is the largest Israeli airport, located 14 kilometers from Tel Aviv. The third terminal of the airport, serving international flights, accepts regular flights from the following Russian cities:
- Moscow;
- St. Petersburg;
- Krasnodar;
- Yekaterinburg;
- Samara;
- Rostov-on-Don.
To Ben Gurion Airport from Russia are carried out direct regular flights of the following airlines:
- Aeroflot;
- El Al Israel Airlines;
- Airlines "Russia";
- Ural Airlines.
This modern airport offers tourists not only 3 business class lounges.
Also on the territory of the airport there is a VIP-hall, numerous shops, including duty-free, the possibility of VAT refunds, cafes and restaurants, a children's room.
Can be ordered transfer with a Russian-speaking driver from the airport to the Dead Sea or across Israel, or to the hotel. It is also possible to order excursions to the sights of Israel.
Israel is at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, and major security measures have been taken at Ben Gurion Airport. Specifically, Ben-Gurion is heavily guarded air defense and missile defense systems. The entire territory of the airport is divided into three security zones:
- Outer circle guarded by special services.
- Actually, the airport itself, which is surrounded by a moat and an electronic fence with surveillance cameras and motion sensors.
- Inner circle- the terminal building, guarded by the airport security service.
Ben Gurion is especially careful verified carry-on baggage and luggage. The screening of passengers is distinguished by a particularly scrupulous approach, passengers may be surprised by the questions asked by the security personnel.
Sde-Dov
Sde Dov Airport, located in Tel Aviv, accepts only domestic flights. Its main purpose is unload Ben Gurion Airport from flights within Israel. Basically, Sde Dov Airport operates and receives flights from the city of Eilat, located in the south of the country.
In the airport standard set of services, typical for domestic airports, for example, you can make a transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport. Security measures are no different from other airports in Israel.
It is planned that the Sde-Dov airport will be liquidated, flights will be moved to Ben Gurion. The land occupied by the airport is planned for sale and housing development.
Eilat
Eilat Airport is located in the city of the same name, which is popular with tourists due to the beach areas of the Red Sea
The airport mainly receives domestic flights connected to Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Airlines who arrive in Eilat:
- Arkia;
- El Al;
- IsraAir.
The airport's landing strip is relatively short - 1900 meters, therefore, international flights only those aircraft that are technically capable of landing there.
Eilat airport will have to stop your work, after the completion of the construction of a new international airport near Eilat in Timna.
Ovda (Ovda)
Another international airport is Ovda (another name is Ovda), which serves flights to the southernmost city of the State of Israel - Eilat, located 60 kilometers from Ovda and located in the Negev desert. This airport accepts only international aircraft.
Airport accepts regular flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and once a month from Yekaterinburg, flights are operated by Ural Airlines.
At Ovda airport, you can order a personal transfer to the following cities:
- Eilat;
- Jerusalem;
- Tel Aviv;
- City Aqaba in Jordan;
- City Taba in Egypt.
Ovda airport has military background, which was reflected in a small waiting room and a rather narrow range of services. The airport has a café and a duty-free shop. If you wish, you can refund VAT on purchases in other areas of Israel, for this you should contact the counter with the inscription VAT Refund.
Also on the territory there is an opportunity to buy souvenirs or make other purchases.
Like other airports in Israel, Ovda increased security measures, a thorough examination of baggage and personal inspection is carried out. In addition, airport security staff can conduct lengthy interviews with passengers undergoing screening.
It is planned that Ovda, like the municipal airport of Eilat, will be replaced a new airport under construction in the city of Timna.
Haifa airport
Haifa International Airport, or Uri Michael airport, located near the city of the same name, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Like many other Israeli airports, it is also used by the military.
Regular flights to Russia from this airport not implemented, but you can use it either during local flights, or by arriving from one of the countries adjacent to Israel, for example, Turkey, Greece or from the island of Cyprus.
List of services offered by the airport, small... The maximum that a tourist can count on is to have a bite to eat at a local diner or buy souvenirs. Airport transfers are not available.
At the Haifa airport, standard Israeli security measures are in place. Held thorough inspection baggage and passenger screening, a long conversation with the airport security staff is possible.
Tips and suggestions when visiting Israeli airports relate primarily to safety and interaction with local employees:
- Be aware of security issues at Israeli airports. Many tourists annoying questions security personnel especially surprising when departing from Israel. You need to understand that the terrorist threat in the country is very great, and such issues are not a whim of workers, but a severe necessity aimed at general security.
- It is not recommended to carry out photo and video shooting on the territory of airports.
- Be polite with airport staff, security personnel or the police. Police officers can make short-term arrests for special screening of a passenger.
- The abundance of stamps in the passport about visiting the Arab states can cause additional questions but nothing more.
- Benefit from being inside the airport. Duty-free shops will allow you save, and the VAT refund will return part of the funds spent on the trip.
He has consolidated his firm position as a country in which tourists can find everything they need to have a nice rest... Here are the healing waves of the Dead Sea, and the opportunity to see the beautiful, undersea world The Red Sea, and a wide variety of bars and discos, and a well-developed hotel chain.
This is a small country in terms of its territory, so there are not so many airports in Israel for international flights. How many airports are there in Israel? There are only 4 of them. They are located near the largest cities in the country, where many tourists come. These are Tel Aviv, Haifa and Eilat. We will talk more about airports in these cities in this article.
It can be safely called the main ones “ air gates" countries. He is in 14 km from the city of Tel Aviv. is a hub for several of the country's national carriers.
It is the most secure airport from terrorist attacks in the entire Middle East. Several times he was recognized as the best in this region, according to the majority of passengers. Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport has a rather complicated and long history.
Historical reference
The airport was founded in 1936 by the British. Before the war, it was used by only a few airlines on passenger flights. When the Second began World War, the airport became the base for the British military. After graduation, he quickly returned to his civilian role.
In the 50s it became the main point where Jewish repatriates from other countries arrived. January 61 the airport received the first one. He became and the first jet passenger liner landing at the airport.
Ben Gurion Airport: top view.
In the same year, the airport opened the first hotel in the entire Middle East for pilots, flight attendants and businessmen.
In the 77th year, Ben-Gurion began to be completed and developed. The second floor of the terminal has appeared, new meeting rooms and a point for dispatchers have appeared.
November 2004 the second terminal was opened.
Air terminal complex
It consists from three terminals. The first terminal - the oldest of the three - was also used for low-cost flights. It was closed for renovation until May 2017.
The second terminal does not work, and the building itself has already been demolished to be built in its place luggage terminal of an American company.
The third terminal is fully intended for servicing flights to other countries. It is a multi-storey building with a waiting room on the ground floor and check-in counters and shops on the upper floor. The terminal also has car parks on several floors.
Inside Ben Gurion Airport.
The fourth terminal is also no longer in operation. In the past, it was used to screen passengers from Asia during the SARS outbreak.
The entire territory of the complex operates free, wireless Internet and there are also many information desks. The airport is large, but with many signposts to help you find your exit quickly and easily.
Methods of connecting the airport with Tel Aviv
From Ben-Gurion to the city they go buses, train, taxis.
By train
On the ground floor of the third terminal there is a station from where trains depart. They walk at intervals at 20 minutes, from 05:35 to 23:35. Ticket price - 15 shekels.
Keep your ticket all the way, since upon arrival it will need to be conducted through an electronic terminal in order to enter the city.
By bus
Walking from the airport bus number 5 which will take you to the Airport City stop. There you can sit on buses 405, 945, 423, 947... They go to Haifa or Jerusalem. They are walking from 05:30 to 23:00, at intervals of half an hour.
Sit on 475th bus to get to Tel Aviv bus station.
Near the exit from Terminal 3, there is a bus stop for minibuses that run 24 hours a day. They travel to Jerusalem and Haifa. The fare for them does not differ from the price of a bus ticket.
By taxi
145 shekels is the price of a taxi for three people to Tel Aviv. To other cities, prices are fixed. The advantage of this transport is that taxis operate both on Shabbat and on holidays, when public transport is not running.
Ovda International Airport
If you look at the Ovda airport on the map of Israel, you can see that it is located 60 km from the city of Eilat, northeast of it. It serves passenger flights, but only until the new airport, closer to Eilat, is put into operation.
Distance from Ovda airport to Eilat.
Historical reference
The name of the airfield was given by the military operation, which was carried out with the aim of capturing the southern regions of Israel.
It was built in 1980 as a US military airfield. As a result of the Camp David Accords, Israel returned the captured Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. It housed three military air bases instead of which the Eilat airfield was built.
A passenger terminal was built in the 80s and the airport began accepting charters from Europe.
The runway also allows it to receive very heavy planes that the local Eilat airport cannot handle.
It is planned that by 2017, its main function will be to receive only military aircraft in connection with the completion of the construction of the new Eilat airport.
Air terminal complex
It consists from only one terminal. You will not find a single ATM inside, and there are two currency exchange offices, but there the rate is extremely unprofitable. The waiting room is small but comfortable.
Ovda airport.
Ways of communication with the city
Travel companies send to the airport their buses... If you are not traveling on a tour. voucher, then you can negotiate with the guides. Another variant - by taxi or public buses.
By bus
The 282nd bus runs to Eilat. Its schedule is timed to coincide with the time of arrival and departure of aircraft. After 45 minutes after the flight arrives, the bus leaves for the city. Fare - 21.50 shekels. You can buy it directly from the driver.
By taxi
The terminal has several counters of companies that offer taxi services. The ride to Eilat will come out at 350-500 shekels, and to the Dead Sea - up to 850 shekels... Cars leave only if there are three passengers.
Be sure to bargain about payment. Then it will be possible to reduce the price up to 300 shekels.
Haifa International Airport
In the list of airports in Israel, this airfield is third place in terms of passenger traffic in the country... It is located in the east of the city, close to the port and shipyards. It is focused on serving local flights, but it also accepts charters from Europe.
Haifa airport.
Historical reference
It was built back in 1934. Several flights departed to Lebanon, Italy and Cyprus. With the outbreak of war, the airfield was quickly converted for military needs.
With its end and the proclamation of Israel's independence the airport became civilian again, serving international traffic.
In the 2000s the Israeli government decided to develop and expand the airfield. This is how Duty Free shops appeared there.
Air terminal complex
Him one terminal which accepts both local and charter flights.
Eilat International Airport
If we talk about the cities in which Israel's airports are located, then quite a lot. But from international airports - one is in Tel Aviv, one in Haifa and two in Eilat.
Second Eilat Airport - the southernmost of all.
Eilat airport.
Historical reference
This airfield appeared in 1949... Its purpose was to connect little Eilat with other cities in the country.
In the 60s of the last century a passenger terminal was built and the runway was lengthened.
In 1975 the first flight to Europe was made. Over time, such transportations have become regular.
Air terminal complex
It consists from one terminal. It is located in the city center. There are many hotels nearby. With the opening of a new airport in Eilat, the old one is planned to be closed.
A huge number of tourists visit the Promised Land every year. Russian travelers who arrive in the country, mainly by air, also show considerable interest in the historical and cultural heritage and holy places. Some of them prefer and beach vacation in, and therefore at the airports you can always meet compatriots.
You can get to Eilat on the planes of the Russian Transaero and Israeli El Al at any time of the year, and Aeroflot will take tourists to Eilat in just 4 hours.
Israel International Airports
Two local airports have the right to receive international flights:
- Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv is famous for his special measures security. It is best to arrive at check-in for the flight 3-4 hours before the scheduled departure time. Personal inspection of passengers and luggage and frank questions are more common than out of the ordinary here. Additional Information on the website - www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion.
- Israel's international airport in Eilat receives tourists who have decided to relax on the Red Sea. It is called Ovda and is located 60 km from the resort. Transfer to Eilat is carried out by bus route 282 and taxis, the parking of which is located at the exit from the passenger terminal. Ovda airport accepts flights from, Peter, and. Schedule details are available on the website - www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/Ovda.
Everything for your safety
At Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, they don't like to joke. It is famous for its special pre-flight control procedure, in which any passenger can be screened. Do not try to interfere with secret service workers or resent the established order - this will not save time. It is best to plan your arrival at Israel airport well in advance.
The city center and the airfield are separated by 14 km and the transfer to Tel Aviv is possible in several ways:
- By train. The station is located on the lower level of Terminal 3. From here you can go to Tel Aviv any day and around the clock, except for Shabbat time.
- By bus. The stops are located at Terminal 3.
- On a rented car, which is provided by several offices for rent in the arrivals halls.
Alternate aerodromes
Domestic flights to Eilat from Tel Aviv are served by Israel Airport, located a few hundred meters from the Eilat beaches. The air harbor has a not too long "take-off", and therefore international flights in its schedule include only those that are performed by medium-sized aircraft. For sunbathers on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba, planes landing over their heads are additional entertainment and an excuse to uncover their cameras.
Israel's Sde Dov Airport near Tel Aviv serves domestic flights from Eilat and is not very popular with tourists.
With the variety of opportunities on offer, Israel is one of the most visited countries in the world. Tourists will be happy to visit the Red, Mediterranean, Dead Sea or Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) and bask in the sun, pilgrims from all over the world strive to visit the "Holy Land" in search of faith, other people want to turn to Israel's medicine, which is considered one of the most advanced in earth. And the only way to get to such a popular place, bypassing the danger zones, is by air.
And therefore, it is the country's international airports that will be your first acquaintance with Israel. So what are they?
In total, there are 17 operating civil airports in the country, 4 of which carry out international air transportation. This is:
- Ben-Gurion;
- Ovda (Ovda);
- Eilat;
Ovda and Haifa are both military airports, along with 8 more operating in Israel.
Ben Gurion
Ben Gurion Airport is the largest airport in Israel, located 14 km from the city of Tel Aviv. It is the safest and most comfortable airport in the Middle East, ranking three times in the “passenger satisfaction” parameter.
Serves as a hub (hub airport) for the Israeli national carrier El Al and a number of other airlines. On average, at least 15 million people pass through it annually.
Aeroflot and Ural Airlines are accepted from Russian companies.
This video tells in detail about the airport security system, which today is considered to be one of the best in the world.
History
The airport was rebuilt by Britain in the 1930s. During World War II, it served as a military base for British aircraft.
In 1948, after the declaration of Israel's independence, it was officially declared international and began to accept foreign flights. Soon it became a hub.
Received his first jet airliner in 1959 and has not stopped since. 1973 he was named Ben-Gurion in honor of the first prime minister of Israel, who died at the same time.
From the 1990s to the 2000s, passenger traffic increased sharply, which led to the reconstruction of the airport, the construction of a second terminal, which ended in 2004.
Peculiarities
Today Tel Aviv airport has two terminals: 1st and 3rd.
The third terminal has a multi-level structure, 8 telescopic ramps, 2 bus platforms and more than 100 check-in counters. Inside it works round-the-clock shopping center, big number shops (including Duty Free), restaurants, eateries and a children's room. There is a VIP waiting room.
Transport
You can get from the airport to the city by almost all types of transport: by train, bus and taxi, which run almost constantly.
Ovda
International Israeli airport, located 60 km from the southernmost city in the country - Eilat. It works with both military and commercial flights, which are not able to receive the Eilat airport due to the short length of the GDP.
It accepts Russian air carriers such as Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, VIM-avia and Russia.
History
Built in 1980 to replace Etzion, one of three airfields given to Egypt along with the Sinai Peninsula under the Camp David Accords. Named as Operation "Ovda" of the Arab-Israeli war of the late 1940s, which became decisive in establishing control over the southern regions of the country and the place of modern Eilat.
Immediately after its construction, Ovda began to receive direct European flights, and a passenger terminal was erected.
The further fate of the airport is not fully known, since it is planned to transfer all civil flights from Ovda to the airport under construction near Timna.
Peculiarities
Has only one working terminal, no ATMs. Two unprofitable currency exchange points. Small but comfortable waiting room.
Transport
The airport is equipped with a bus stop, and numerous taxis drive up to the building.
Eilat
Most south airport in the country, located directly in the tourist city of Eilat, close to highways and hotels. From it you can quickly get to Haifa and Tel Aviv. It is a duty free zone.
Serves all types of flights for which a too short runway is not a hindrance.
Does not accept flights from Russia.
History
It was built at the end of the Arab-Israeli War in 1949 to connect with other cities in Israel (originally Tel Aviv and Haifa).
In 1960, a passenger terminal was built, and in 1975 the first flight abroad was made. 1980 marked the airport with the beginning of flights to Europe.
In the future, it is planned to end the work of the airport and its complete replacement Ramon.
Peculiarities
The small size of the airport (only two parking positions) and the short GDP of 1,900 km severely limit the amount of air transport and model that Eilat can accept.
Has only one terminal.
Transport
Due to the fact that it is located in the city, it has no problems with transport - it is possible to get out of Haifa by taxi, bus, minibus, etc.
Haifa Airport, also known as Uri Michael Airport (one of the first Israeli pilots), for the most part accepts domestic flights within the country (often to Eilat or Tel Aviv). Sometimes it makes military air transportation.
Located in the eastern part of the city of Haifa, next to the Israeli shipyards and the local port of Kishon on the Mediterranean Sea.
It does not operate flights from Russia, in order to get to the city, one or several transfers will be required (for example, in Greece, Cyprus, and so on).
History
The airport was completed in 1936 by Britain and was used for international traffic until World War II. With the outbreak of hostilities, it was closed to civil air travel and began to serve the British army.
After gaining independence by Israel, he again switched to civil aviation.
It received international status in 1994, but its serious development took place only at the beginning of the new millennium. The Haifa airport is planned to be expanded today.
Peculiarities
One terminal, minimal service - a couple of eateries and souvenir shops... However, a duty-free zone is expected to open in the near future on the territory of the airport.
Transport
Standard - regular buses and taxis.
An airport under construction in the Timna valley in the southern part of the country, which should replace Eilat and accept all civil air transportation at Ovda airport. Also, Ramon should become a reserve for Ben Gurion Airport - the largest airport in Israel and act in case emergency... They pin high hopes on it as medical tourism and accompanying package deals.
Its location is 18 km from Eilat.
History
Ramon Airport should become a replacement for Eilat, which over time has become an obstacle to the development of the city in the center of which it is located.
The idea to move the airport was expressed back in the mid-1990s after the signing of the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty, but the real plans were approved only in 2003. A more detailed design was reviewed in 2010. Construction was approved in 2011 and began two years later.
In early September 2017, Ramon conducted his first test flight.
Peculiarities
Ramon is scheduled major airport capable of receiving all types of aircraft. Its GDP should be 3600 meters wide and 45 meters wide. For large airliners there will be 8 parking spaces, for turboprop - 9.
The preliminary area of Ramona is 5.5 sq. km, terminal - 50 thousand sq. m.
Transport
Very soon, a 27-kilometer high-speed tram line will run near the airport and the hotel center to the border. In 2012, planning also began for a new Tel Aviv - Eilat railway line and therefore a railway station in Ramon.
All this, coupled with the fact that the airport was originally located next to the highway, makes it one of the most accessible transport points.
