Eilat Access Disrupted: Road Closures Affect Southern Israel Travel

Planning a trip to Eilat? Here’s what you need to know about current travel disruptions affecting Israel’s popular Red Sea destination.

Heavy flooding along Highway 90 has forced authorities to close the main route between Eilat and Ein Gedi, effectively cutting off road access to and from the resort city. Several other major highways in southern Israel are also currently closed due to flood conditions.

This means visitors cannot currently reach Eilat by car or bus from other parts of Israel. If you’re planning to visit Eilat in the coming days, we recommend checking with your accommodation provider and tour operators for updates before traveling.

Alternative transportation options like flights to Ramon Airport near Eilat may still be operating, but we suggest confirming availability and weather conditions before booking. The situation is developing, and authorities are working to reopen roads as soon as it’s safe to do so.

For travelers already in Eilat, please stay updated through official channels and avoid attempting to leave the city by road until authorities announce the routes are safe and reopened.