- How to get to Eilat by plane
- Eilat by bus
- By car
Eilat is considered the southernmost point of Israel and has a favorable climate, ancient sights, and excellent conditions for a beach holiday. A significant number of tourists come to the small town all year round to enjoy the warm sea and get to know the local culture. If you are planning a trip to this popular resort area, you should know as much information as possible on how to get to Eilat.
How to get to Eilat by plane
Tourists who value comfort and save their time can take advantage of such an option as a flight by plane from Moscow. Ticket offers from different airlines are plentiful at any time of the year. Regular flights are operated by the following carriers: El Al Israel Airlines; Israir Airlines; Arkia; Belavia.
Almost all aircraft make a transfer in the Israeli capital and then go to Eilat airport. Waiting times at Tel Aviv Airport can vary from 8 to 30 hours, so this should be taken into account when planning your trip. Belavia offers to fly to Eilat via Minsk, however, the flight duration will increase to 35 hours. The cost of tickets for different flights ranges from 12 to 20 thousand rubles.
In the absence of tickets to Tel Aviv, it is reasonable to use the options with a flight from Moscow to Taba or Aqaba. These cities are located near Eilat, and from Moscow you can reach them using the services of Turkish or Israeli airlines. Boarding the plane, you will be in Aqaba in approximately 11-18 hours. There is a convenient and inexpensive bus service from Taba and Aqaba to Eilat.
Eilat is also easy to get to from one of the European cities such as Budapest, Rome or Warsaw.
Eilat by bus
Traveling to the resort town by bus is ideal for those who have already flown to the capital of Israel. There are many flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat every day. In order for your trip to be successful, it is better to take care of purchasing tickets in advance. To do this, you should find the central bus station ("Tahana Merkazit") in Tel Aviv and purchase tickets at the box office on the sixth floor. The cost per person is on average 65-75 shekels or 95-120 rubles.
The most popular among tourists are buses numbered 394 and 393. These vehicles travel at high speed and are equipped with toilets, air conditioning, and TVs in order to make your trip as comfortable as possible. On the way, you will have one stop in Ein Yaave, after which the bus will arrive at the Eilat bus station in 2.5 hours.
When planning your trip by bus, keep in mind an important rule that on holidays and Saturdays there are no intercity flights in Israel. The last bus on Friday leaves Tel Aviv Station at 3.40 pm.
By car
Traveling with a rented car to Eilat usually starts right after arriving in the Israeli capital. Exchange offices are located on the territory of the airport, which is very convenient. The choice of tourists is offered a car of various configurations and classes. The choice depends, first of all, on individual preferences and the amount that you are willing to pay for rent. The estimated cost per day is 130-240 shekels, and a liter of gasoline will cost you 6-7 shekels. In Israel, some sections of the highway are toll, and for the opportunity to drive on them you will pay 10-12 shekels per 1 kilometer.
When deciding to go to Eilat by car, do not forget to take into account important nuances:
- gas stations in Israel can be found on every 4-5 kilometer of the road;
- when renting a car, you will be asked to leave a deposit, which is calculated based on the brand of the vehicle and its year of manufacture;
- by presenting your passport, you can well count on a 15% discount;
- be sure to take with you all the documents for the car, including an international driver's license;
- you make the decision to pay for insurance on your own and you can refuse this procedure;
- the driver must be at least 21 years old.
