Institute Location
The Interuniversity Institute is located on the shore of the Red Sea, in the heart of the Coral Reef Nature Reserve, between the Underwater Observatory Marine Park and Migdalor Beach, approximately 7 km south of Eilat city center, along Highway 90.
Getting to Eilat
Eilat, Israel’s southernmost city, is accessible by flights, buses, and private vehicles.
Flights to Ramon Airport (ETM)
Ramon Airport, located about 19 km north of Eilat, serves as the city’s main air gateway. It operates both domestic (Israeli) and seasonal international flights.
Transportation to the airport is available by private car, public transport, and taxis.
Domestic Flights in Israel
Daily flights from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), Israel’s main international hub, are operated by Arkia and Israir.
Daily flights from Haifa Airport are operated by Air Haifa.
International Flights
Seasonal flights from various European cities operate during the tourist season.
How to Reach Ramon Airport
Ramon Airport is located about 19 km north of Eilat, at the junction with Highway 90, opposite the town of Be’er Ora.
Public Transportation
Operated by Egged, several city bus lines run between the airport and Eilat for the price of a regular city fare.
Some lines go directly from the airport to the institute — more information is available on the Egged website or at the Egged service desk in the airport arrivals hall.
For updated schedules and information, call Egged Customer Service at *2800 or 03-6948888, or visit their website.
Accessible bus service must be booked in advance by phone at 03-9143737 or at the Egged counter in the arrivals hall.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside the terminal. Accessible taxi service can be arranged via the dispatcher at the front of the terminal, near Gate 34.
Car Rentals
Multiple car rental companies operate in Eilat and provide service at Ramon Airport.
Getting to the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat
The institute is located on the shore of the Red Sea, in the Coral Reef Nature Reserve, between the Underwater Observatory Marine Park and Migdalor Beach, about 7 km south of downtown Eilat along Highway 90.
By Public Transportation
By City Bus
Bus lines 15 and 16 depart from the central bus station to the southern beaches and stop near the institute.
Travel time: approximately 15 minutes.
By Taxi
A taxi ride from downtown to the institute costs about 30–40 NIS.
By Private Vehicle
A short drive of about 10 minutes from the city center via Highway 90 South.
Parking is available near the institute.
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