Eilat Airport

✅ Trip Verified | Recently I've visited Ramon Airport for my vacation, The airport is new (opened in January) and modern, The duty-free shops were nice, there are a few before Check-In and the safety checks and after it near the gates. The airport has 8 gates and has a lounge. Airport staff was very nice and the process of Check-In and security checks didn't take longer than 30 minutes. To be honest, the airport is a bit boring, after the Check-in and security checks beside of a few duty-free shops, there is nothing really to do, That's why I don't recommend coming to the airport more than one hour before departure.

As the previous reviewer noted Eilat airport terminal is in the centre of the city and surrounded by hotels: I didn't believe the taxi driver for a few seconds when he dropped us there! Once inside we got a thorough grilling by security and our bags swabbed throughout for explosives. I think we got extra attention as foreigners but the female security official was very friendly and jovial - much nicer that the humourless officials who you normally meet. Checkin and hand baggage checks were quick and easy as the only flight was our 72-seater Arkia departure. There is a shop/cafe on both landside and airside parts but we didn't get a chance to try either. Overall it does the job well - just be prepared for the security.