Taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat
Updated: July 2026
A Taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat costs approximately ₪1585–2546 and takes about 240 minutes, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff; the actual fare is set by the meter.
A taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat is the long-haul option: about 340 km and roughly four hours south through the Negev and the Arava to the Red Sea. It is worth being honest about it — for a single traveller in a hurry, the short domestic flight to Ramon Airport (ETM) is faster and usually cheaper. A private taxi earns its place when you value a door-to-door ride, are travelling as a group with luggage, land when flights are not running, or simply want to see the desert at ground level.
Bazman Taxi has driven this route for over 20 years, with hundreds of drivers and genuine availability at any hour, right up until Shabbat begins and again the moment it ends. The driver meets you in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name, helps with the luggage, and takes the long desert highway south — one vehicle from the airport straight to your Eilat hotel, with no transfers along the way.
At a glance
- Distance:
- ~340 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~240 min
- Estimated fare:
- ₪1585–2546
Updated: July 2026
Fare estimate for this ride
- Distance:
- ~340 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~240 min
| Tariff window | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Daytime (Tariff A) | ₪1761 |
| Evening/night (Tariff B) | ₪1988 |
| Weekend/holiday night (Tariff C) | ₪2214 |
Estimates only, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff effective April 1, 2026, including the booking fee and the Ben Gurion airport fee. The final fare is set by the meter and actual trip conditions.
The fares shown are an estimate only, based on distance, travel time and the official Ministry of Transport tariff. The final fare is set by the meter and may vary with the time of day, day of week, traffic, the actual route, luggage and authorized supplements.
How is the estimate built?
| Starting charge | ₪12.46 |
| Ride: 340 km + 240 min (parallel charging, day tariff) | ~₪1131.00 |
| Distance factor (beyond 10 km) | ~₪607.20 |
| Ben Gurion supplement | ₪5.00 |
| Pre-booking supplement | ₪5.78 |
| Daytime estimate (Tariff A) | ₪1761 |
This is exactly how the meter calculates per the Ministry of Transport tariff. Evenings, nights and weekends use Tariffs B/C — the table above shows every window.
How much is a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat?
This is a long intercity transfer, metered under the official Ministry of Transport tariff with daytime, night and weekend rates, and it naturally sits at the higher end because of the distance. The estimate for the full 340 km, including the airport surcharge, is shown in the table above for your travel time, and the meter sets the final fare.
Since the estimate covers the whole vehicle, the cost per person falls sharply for a group: a family or up to 8 in a van share one price for the entire drive south. You can compare it against other options on the taxi fare calculator before deciding.
Taxi or a domestic flight to Eilat — which is better?
For most solo travellers and couples, the domestic flight wins on speed and price: it is a short hop to Ramon Airport just north of Eilat, against about four hours by road. There is no reason to pretend otherwise. A taxi makes sense in specific situations, and it is worth matching the choice to your trip.
The road transfer comes into its own for larger groups, for anyone with a lot of luggage or equipment, for late-night or awkward-hour arrivals when flights have finished, and for travellers who would rather stay in one comfortable vehicle door to door than change at a second airport. The drive itself, through the open desert and the Arava, is a genuine part of the experience for those who want it.
What is the drive down to Eilat like?
The route heads south through the Negev and down the Arava valley along the Jordanian border, roughly four hours of wide desert scenery that changes from farmland to bare mountains to the shore of the Red Sea. It is long, so the driver plans sensible breaks — a rest stop and a fuel-and-coffee halt are part of the journey rather than an interruption.
Because it is such a distance, timing is worth thinking about. Many travellers prefer a daytime run for the views, while others choose to set off at night after a late landing and reach Eilat by morning. Either way the transfer is arranged in advance around your flight, so the plan is set before you land.
How does the airport meet-and-greet work for the Eilat run?
All international flights arrive at Terminal 3. After passport control and baggage claim, the driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name, so there is nothing to arrange on the ground after a long flight before the long drive.
- We track your flight, so the pickup follows your actual landing time
- Meet-and-greet in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall with a name sign
- One vehicle door to door — the airport to your Eilat hotel, no transfers
- Planned rest and fuel stops on the four-hour desert drive
- Vans for up to 8 with full luggage, and availability at any hour, all year
- Meet-and-greet in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall with a sign showing your name
- One vehicle door to door — the airport straight to your Eilat hotel, with planned desert stops
- Vans for up to 8 carry luggage, dive and sports gear for the long run south
Why riders trust us
Full price transparency
Your fare is known upfront, before you even leave, per the official regulated Ministry of Transport tariff — you know exactly what to expect and how it's calculated.
Meet & greet at Ben Gurion
Your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign and helps with your luggage.
Smart flight tracking
We track your flight and adjust pickup to your actual landing time — free of charge.
Flexible cancellation
Change or cancel your booking easily by phone or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat cost?
It is a long intercity transfer of about 340 km, metered under the official Ministry of Transport tariff with day, night and weekend rates plus the airport surcharge, so it sits at the higher end. The estimate for your travel time is shown above, and the meter sets the final fare. Priced per vehicle, it is far cheaper per person for a group.
Is it not faster to fly to Eilat?
For a solo traveller or couple, yes — the short domestic flight to Ramon Airport is faster and usually cheaper than about four hours by road. A taxi is the better choice for groups, heavy luggage, off-hours arrivals when flights have finished, or travellers who prefer one door-to-door ride and the desert scenery.
How long is the drive to Eilat?
About four hours for the 340 km south through the Negev and the Arava. The driver plans a rest stop and a fuel-and-coffee break along the way, so the journey is comfortable rather than a single unbroken push, and the route is arranged around your flight and preferred timing.
Can you collect us after a late-night landing?
Yes — we work any hour, every day of the week, right up until Shabbat begins and again the moment it ends, which is one of the main reasons people book the road transfer when flights have stopped for the night. The driver tracks your flight, waits in Terminal 3 arrivals with a name sign, and the night rate for your time is shown in the estimate.
Do you have room for a group with dive or sports gear?
Yes. A van or minibus carries up to 8 passengers with space for suitcases, dive bags and sports equipment, which is a common Eilat load. It is booked as one vehicle at an estimate agreed in advance, keeping the whole group together for the drive south.
Book your taxi now
Our dispatch line is open every hour of the day and night, all week long — call or WhatsApp for instant confirmation and a fare known upfront, per the official tariff.