There are 17 civilian airports in Israel, four of which are of international importance. Regular flights to Russia are made by only two airports in Israel: the airport in Tel Aviv, named after David Ben-Gurion, and Ovda airport, located 60 kilometers from Eilat, Israel's southernmost city.

Ben Gurion Airport was established by the authorities Britain in 1936, and received its current name in 1973, when the first prime minister of Israel died. Today, the airport of David Ben-Gurion is considered the most protected from the threat of terrorist acts. Moreover, this airport of Israel was recognized several times as the best in the Middle East in terms of passenger comfort

Eilat should complete the construction of a new international airport by 2014, where all civilian flights from Ovda will be transferred.

Ovda Airport is the second largest airport from the airports of Israel. Currently, this airport accepts both civilian and military aircraft. But by the year 2014 in Eilat, the construction of a new international airport must be completed, where all civilian flights from Ovda will be transferred.

Israel Airports have duty-free shops, small departments with souvenirs, cafes and restaurants. But Tel Aviv airport is more suitable for tourists: here you will find currency exchange offices and spacious business waiting rooms

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport in Tel Aviv

If you fly from Ovda airport, it is worth taking care of cash in advance, because there are unfortunately no ATMs on the airport territory. It is also better to exchange the currency in the city, because the exchange rate is not very profitable at the two points.

The largest airports in Israel:

  • Ben Gurion
  • Ovda

Airlines flying to Israel

To the airport Ben-Gurion is carried out both regular and charter flights from Russia. For example, from Moscow to Tel Aviv you will fly with Transaero, El Al and "Russia". The last two airlines also send flights from St. Petersburg. Tourists from Rostov-on-Don can get to Israel from Aeroflot-Don without transfers, and flights from Ekaterinburg are carried out by Ural Airlines. Charter flights from Krasnodar were launched by the airline Kuban Airlines

Aeroflot, Israyr and VIM-Avia planes flying from Moscow land at Ovda Airport. From St. Petersburg flights are made by the company "Russia."

Which airport to choose

Ben-Gurion Airport is located between the cities of Tel Aviv and Lod. At one time it was even called Lod Airport. Now there are three terminals on the territory of this airport. You can get to any resort in Israel from Ben-Gurion Airport by train, bus or taxi. The railway station is on the lower floor of the terminal No.3. If you plan to travel by bus, you first need to get to the Airport City stop, here you can already transfer to the city routes.

Ovda Airport is located just 60 kilometers from the resort, which can be reached by a city bus or taxi.

Ovda Airport is suitable for those tourists who plan to relax at the southern resorts of Israel, for example, in Eilat. The airport is located just 60 kilometers from the resort, which can be reached by a city bus or taxi. Tourist companies usually send their own buses to take tourists to the hotels

Practical information

Ben-Gurion Airport: The flight schedule is available on the official website, the airport information phone numbers are: +972 (0) 3 972-33- 44, 975-55-55.

Ovda Airport: The flight schedule is available on the official website; Reference phone of the airport: +972 (0) 8 636-38-38.