There are two domestic airlines that operate within Israel: Israir Israeli Airlines and Arkia Israel Airlines.  These two airlines fly between Tel Aviv, Eilat and Haifa. Book a domestic flight with Explore Israel Flights. Israel is very small, so a flight gives you and eagle eye view of this special country. ​Tourists who want to take a domestic flight will need a passport. Israeli citizens can use their Identification Card.

AIRPORTS

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). This is the main airport in Israel. Most international flights arrive and depart from here, although there are some domestic flights as well. In Ben-Gurion, national flights leave from terminal 2 which is separated from the main, international terminal. Ben-Gurion airport is only 25 kilometers from Tel-Aviv and can be easily reached by taxi or bus. Short and long term parking facilities are available.

Eilat International Airport is located in the city of Eilat on the northernmost tip of the Red Sea. This airport serves both national and international traffic. Eilat is a destination city for Europeans who love the beaches of Eilat and so there are often flights from Europe that come and go from this airport.The airport is situated near the city center and just a five minute walk from the beach.

Sede Dov (Dov Airfield) is located inside the city of Tel-Aviv, on a stretch of beach at its northern end. Sede dov offers flights to Eilat, Rosh Pina and Haifa. This airport allows for fast and efficient travel from the Tel-Aviv metropolis to the southern (Eilat) and northern (Haifa, Rosh Pina, Kiryat Shmona) parts of Israel. The airport can be reached easily by bus, taxi or car and parking facilities are available.

Haifa Airport is located in the city of Haifa between the Mediterranean Sea and the Carmel Mountains. This airport serves local flights to other national destinations in Israel.

Ovda Airport is located in the Negev desert about thirty kilometers from Eilat. This airport serves both national and international carriers, and is often used to access Eilat and the Arava. Buses and taxis connect this airport with Eilat.

Check in and Security Procedures:

Check in for domestic flights is usually one hour before takeoff, but always confirm the exact check in time with your carrier. Don’t forget to allow for traffic and parking time if you are leaving a car at the airport. Check-in terminals in Israel close 20 minutes prior to takeoff. Any passengers arriving during this time are put on "Standby" and allowed to board if seats are still available.

Passengers who miss their flight will be put on "Standby" for the next flight. At the airport you will pass a security inspection before proceeding to the check-in desk.