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Beersheba (Be'er Sheva), Israel

Beersheba, officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most populous Israeli city with a population of 223,587, and the second-largest city in the area, with a total area of 117,500 dunams.

Type CityMetro Area Population 223,587

Why go

  • City in Israel.
  • Served by Mitzpe Ramon Airfield (MIP).

History

Beersheba, officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most populous Israeli city with a population of 223,587, and the second-largest city in the area, with a total area of 117,500 dunams.

Airports

El Arish International Airport (AAC) 94 km to the centre
El Arish, SIN, EG — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
El Jora Airport (EGH) 64 km to the centre
El Jora, SIN, EG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Beersheba (Teyman) Airport (BEV) 8.2 km to the centre
Beersheba, D, IL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mitzpe Ramon Airfield (MIP) 66 km to the centre
Mitzpe Ramon, D, IL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hatzerim Northwest Airport 15 km to the centre
Beersheba, D, IL
Outdoor
Dimona Airport 29 km to the centre
Dimona, D, IL
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Beersheba (Be'er Sheva), Israel
Beersheba (Be'er Sheva), Israel
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mitzpe Ramon Airfield (MIP); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Beersheba (Be'er Sheva), Israel. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Ministry of Transport and Road Safety
Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Virsavia Tours
Sightseeing