Ramon International Airport
Flight Compensation
Israel's southern resort gateway. Same generous passenger protection applies.
Ramon International Airport (ETH), also known as Eilat Airport, serves Israel's southern resort city on the Red Sea. Opened in 2019 to replace the old Eilat airport, ETH handles domestic and limited international flights. The airport benefits from the same generous Israeli Aviation Law protections as TLV.
Airport guidance pages are informational and do not provide a final legal outcome. Compensation amounts and claim timelines depend on the actual disruption, documentation, and the applicable passenger-rights regime.
₪1,270
Max payout (domestic)
~2M
Annual passengers
~60
Daily flights
Max Compensation
₪1,270
up to per passenger · departing ETH
Average processing: 45–90 days days
Free eligibility check · 7 years from delay date limit · Fee disclosed before signature
01We Know ETH
Ramon International handled 2 million passengers in 2024. The airport primarily serves domestic routes to TLV and HFA, plus seasonal international charters. ETH operates in an extreme desert climate with intense summer heat. Israeli Aviation Law applies to all departures with the same 2-hour threshold.
Our Success Rate
80%
on ETH-origin claims
Average Payout
₪1,150
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June–September
Extreme heat, payload restrictions
Jewish holidays
Peak domestic leisure demand
Winter (European holidays)
Seasonal international charters
Key Legal Nuance at ETH
What Makes ETH Claims Different
ETH operates in extreme desert conditions. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 40°C (104°F), requiring payload restrictions on departures. The airport's location near the Jordanian and Egyptian borders means occasional airspace coordination considerations.
02Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays at Ramon International Airport — and whether each cause is extraordinary under EC261.
Extreme Summer Heat
May be extraordinaryJune–September temperatures exceed 40°C, requiring payload restrictions and affecting aircraft performance.
Severe heat may qualify; extreme desert heat is foreseeable at ETH.
Desert Dust
May be extraordinaryOccasional dust storms from surrounding desert affect visibility.
Dust storms may qualify as extraordinary if severe and unforeseeable.
Technical Issues
Not extraordinaryEl Al, Arkia, Israir maintenance on high-utilization domestic fleet.
Technical problems are NEVER extraordinary.
Peak Season Demand
Not extraordinaryHoliday periods create high demand on limited route network.
Seasonal demand is foreseeable.
03Highest-Disruption Routes
Routes departing ETH with the highest documented delay rates. Based on Eurocontrol CODA data and FlightStats.
| Route | Airline(s) | Delay Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| ETH → TLV (Tel Aviv) | El Al, Arkia, Israir | 6% delay rate — domestic shuttle |
| ETH → HFA (Haifa) | Israir | 7% delay rate — domestic |
| ETH → Moscow (seasonal) | Arkia, Aeroflot | 8% delay rate — seasonal charter |
| ETH → Berlin (seasonal) | Arkia, easyJet | 9% delay rate — seasonal charter |
04How We Handle ETH Claims
You submit your flight details
Takes 2 minutes. We need your flight number, travel date, and what happened. No paperwork required upfront.
We verify the ETH-specific cause
File via airline customer relations. Israeli Aviation Law applies to all ETH departures.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to CAAI if airline rejects valid claim.
05EC261 at Ramon International Airport
Regulation covering departures from ETH
Israeli Aviation Law applies to all ETH departures with 2-hour threshold.
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew from ETH.
Is ETH only for domestic flights?
Primarily yes, but there are seasonal international charters to Europe (Moscow, Berlin, etc.) and year-round flights to some European destinations. All flights have Israeli Aviation Law protection.
Does the extreme heat at ETH cause many delays?
Summer heat can cause payload restrictions (reducing passenger or baggage capacity) and occasionally delays. However, airlines operating from ETH are experienced with desert conditions. Compensation still applies for 2+ hour delays unless caused by extreme unforeseeable conditions.