Now you can fly to Eilat on the same aircraft that fly overseas. The captains, the crew, the seats, the comfort and the pampering you know so well from EL AL overseas flights – they’re all the same.
Flight tickets can be purchased for the Tel Aviv – Eilat – Tel Aviv flight through the EL AL website, the Telephone Service Center *2250, EL AL offices or your travel agent.
Likewise, EL AL is offering connection flights for continuation destinations, with a convenient and flexible timetable all week long.
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers 
How often will EL AL operate flights to Eilat?EL AL operates 3 daily flights to Eilat as a domestic carrier, Sunday – Thursday, as well as a Friday morning flight and Saturday evening flight.
To top of pageWhat is the fare of a flight ticket to Eilat for soldiers?Enlisted soldiers: NIS 149 each way, upon presentation of a soldier ID.
For reservations and sales only at EL AL stores or at the airport!
To top of pageWhere can I purchase a flight ticket to Eilat?
- Through the EL AL website.
- Through the EL AL Direct Sales Service Center at Tel. 03-9771111 or *2250 (a handling fee of NIS 20 per reservation).
- EL AL offices For addresses click here (a handling fee of NIS 20 per reservation).
- Through travel agencies
To top of pageTicket Conditions
|
Fare in each direction |
Class |
Handling Fee for Changes Before Departure in each direction |
Handling Fee for Changes After Departure in each direction |
Cancelation Fee Before Departure in each direction |
Cancelation Fee After Departure in each direction |
NO SHOW – Failure to Arrive for the Flight Before or After Departure in each direction |
NIS 79 - Special fare for one way flight
Tel Aviv - Eilat |
N |
No changes in flight date allowed |
No changes in flight date allowed |
No cancelations of flight ticket after purchase |
No cancelations of flight ticket after purchase |
No refunds for the ticket |
NIS 119
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, flights LY405 / LY406 Only |
N |
It is not possible to change the flight date |
It is not possible to change the flight date |
It is not possible to cancel the ticket after purchase |
It is not possible to cancel the ticket after purchase |
No refund will be given for the unused ticket |
|
Soldiers:
NIS 149
Guaranteed seat |
N |
It is not possible to change the flight date |
It is not possible to change the flight date |
It is not possible to cancel the ticket after purchase |
It is not possible to cancel the ticket after purchase |
No refund will be given for the unused ticket |
| NIS 169 |
H |
100 ₪ |
100 ₪ |
It is not possible to cancel the ticket after purchase |
It is not possible to cancel the ticket after purchase |
No refund will be given for the unused ticket |
NIS
209 - 299 |
V/K/M |
NIS 50 |
NIS 50 |
NIS 50 |
You can cancel the ticket after purchase with additional cost |
No refund will be given for the unused ticket |
NIS
339 - 379 |
S/Y |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
NIS 150 |
- The ticket is personal and cannot be re-sold or given to someone else.
- The ticket cannot be paid for in installments.
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Which aircraft will EL AL operate on the Eilat route and what kind of service will be offered?EL AL passengers will enjoy flights on modern Boeing 737-700 aircraft, as on international flights. They will enjoy the same standard of service offered on EL AL flights to/from Israel. EL AL passengers will enjoy pampering and comfortable Economy Class service, spacious seats, entertainment programs and a choice of audio channels.
To top of pageWhich terminal will EL AL use for Eilat departures / arrivals and when should I arrive at the airport?
On domestic flights:
- For flights from Ben-Gurion Airport to Eilat:
Departure from Terminal 1 at Ben-Gurion Airport, as is customary for domestic flights.
Arrival at Terminal 1 one and a half hours before departure time.
- For flights from Eilat to Ben-Gurion Airport:
Departure from Eilat Airport and arrival at Terminal 1 at Ben-Gurion Airport.Arrival at Eilat Airport one and a half hours before departure time.
To top of pageFor flights from Eilat to overseas destinations on EL AL continuation flights, what is your check-in time prior to your flight?EL AL flights from Eilat land at Terminal 1, Ben-Gurion Airport’s terminal for domestic flights.
After landing, transfer to Terminal 3 via a free Airport Authority shuttle.
Arrival at Terminal 1 one and a half hours before departure time.
To top of pageFor passengers on EL AL overseas flights to Eilat, what is your check-in time prior to your flight?EL AL flights arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport from overseas land at Terminal 3. After collecting your baggage, transfer to Terminal 1 via a free internal shuttle operated by the Airports Authority.
Arrival at Terminal 1 one and a half hours before departure time.
To top of pageWhat is the allowance for hand luggage on domestic flights?The hand luggage allowance on EL AL's domestic flights is the same as on its international flights.
For full details,
click here.
To top of pageWhat is the allowance for personal baggage (stored in the hold of the aircraft) on flights to/from Eilat?Only on EL AL domestic flights is the personal baggage allowance the same as on EL AL flights to Europe – 1 piece Up to 23 kg
In addition, one item defined as sports equipment (diving equipment, surfing equipment, bicycles) is permitted at cost of 120 NIS for each direction.
For full details
click here.
To top of pageEL AL's premium passengers enjoy the same baggage benefits that are offered them on EL AL's international flights. For details
click here.
To top of pageIs Express Check-In available for flights on the Eilat route?
Express Check-In is available for flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat and from Eilat to Tel Aviv.
If you do not have baggage for the hold of the plane, please go straight to the print stand near the EL AL counters. If you are storing baggage in the hold of the plane, go to the check-in counters.
You can perform Express Check-in for flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat between 20 and 3 hours before the flight, saving precious time.
For online Express Check-In and to choose your seat on the flight,
click here.
To top of pageIs it possible to reserve a specific seat on the flight?EL AL allows passengers to choose seats in advance on all flights departing from Tel Aviv just as it does on international flights. You can arrive at check-in, assured that the seat you chose awaits you.
For Express Check-In and to choose a seat,
click here.
To choose a seat up to 24 hours before your flight,
click here.
To top of pageAs a member of the EL AL Matmid Frequent Flyer Club, is it possible to earn points for flights on the Eilat route?Matmid Frequent Flyer Club points are not earned on the Tel Aviv-Eilat-Tel Aviv flight segments and Matmid points cannot be used to purchase a bonus flight on this route.
To top of pagePassengers to Eilat: An unaccompanied minor is defined as a child aged 5 – 12. Cost of service is NIS 50 per flight segment.
To top of pageWhich documents are required for security inspection process?
According to Security guidelines- each passenger must present one of the following identification documents: an ID card or passport or driver's license or military ID card or a policeman ID (originals not copies). Children traveling unaccompanied by parents are required to present an ID card of their parents. Passengers with foreign citizenship are required to present a passport only.
To view the guidelines listed at the Airport Authority website - click hereTo top of page