Ovda Airport Sees Jump in Passengers Arriving in 2017
This is just one of many indicators that point to growing interest in Israel abroad.
14 January 2018 12:15

In a record breaking year and testament to the rich and diverse attractions it has to offer, Israel was chosen as a desirable getaway for 3.5 million tourists last year.
Israel saw a 63% increase in the number of passengers who arrived via the Ovda Regional Airport in 2017: 209,515 passengers compared with 128,138 in 2016.
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