# ETM — Eilat (Ramon Airport (Eilat))

> ETM (Ramon Airport (Eilat)) is the main international airport serving Eilat, Israel. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/etm-eilat

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take Egged bus 30 to Eilat city
- **Typical fare:** ILS 18
- **Journey time:** 25 min to Eilat central bus station
- **Pickup point:** Bus bay outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Bus runs every 60–90 min — check schedule. Otherwise taxi ILS 80–120.
- **Fare reality (ETM → Eilat):** expected ILS 18 bus / ILS 80–120 taxi · concerning ILS 200+ · likely scam Rare — small airport
- **Overall risk:** low — Small, modern, recently opened (2019). Egged bus 30 runs to Eilat for ILS 18.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of ETM, ranked

1. **Egged bus 30** _(recommended)_ — cost ILS 18, journey 25 min, wait Every 60–90 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Infrequent
2. **Taxi** — cost ILS 80–120, journey 20 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Pricier than bus
3. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost ILS 80–150, journey 20 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Pre-book required

## First 30 minutes after landing at ETM

1. Clear immigration (often instant for visa-exempt)
2. Egged bus 30 outside arrivals
3. ILS 18, 25 min to Eilat
4. Or taxi ILS 80–120 (no Uber/Gett at this airport)

## Common scams at ETM

- **None notable** (low risk): Ramon is a small, well-regulated airport. _How to avoid:_ Use metered taxi or Egged bus.

## Payment warnings at ETM

- Cards widely accepted. ILS cash useful for buses.
- Note: Eilat is a duty-free zone — pricing is lower than elsewhere in Israel.

## Arrival checklist for ETM

- Check Egged bus 30 schedule before landing
- Taxi as backup
- Cash for bus if no Rav-Kav

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Last updated: June 2026

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