Ramon Airport will return to operate flights abroad as early as next month. The port ceased international operations at the beginning of the Corona period and with the exception of a few flights, no flights abroad have departed in the last two and a half years. You can only arrive about two hours before the flight, and parking is completely free throughout the holiday.
Today, the Israeli airline Arkia announces that as early as August 7, the company will start operating direct flights from Ramon Airport to two destinations overseas - to Larnaca in Cyprus and Batumi in Georgia.
The company will operate two flights a week to Larnaca and two to Batumi, with the price of the flight to Larnaca starting at $ 359 per person and Batumi from $ 499 per person.
Arkia is not alone, Israel Today learned that a Turkish airline is expected to start operating international flights to Ramon and voluntarily early next month, in the hope that more airlines will join the move.
Arkia will operate two flights a week to Larnaca and two to Batumi, Photo: Yehuda Ben Yatch
Gadi Tepper Chairman and CEO of Arkia: "I am happy and proud to be the first Israeli airline to operate international flights at Ramon Airport. This is a joint move by Arkia, Mayor Eli Lankri and the Airports Authority. We will consider operating additional destinations later."
According to Oz Berlowitz, CEO of Arkia International: "The idea is to create a convenient and fast solution for residents of Eilat and the surrounding area to fly for a vacation abroad in a fast and convenient way. We all see in the media the congestion at Ben Gurion Airport and the long waiting times.
During this period Arkia will allow passengers to go on vacation in peace, without waiting, without queues and free parking for the entire stay abroad. At Ramon Airport all services are available for a perfect flight abroad, catering services, duty free, currency exchange and all in a pleasant atmosphere At one of the most advanced airports in the world. "
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