
Getting to Israel
With more flight routes between Europe and North America and Israel opening up, getting to Israel is becoming increasingly simple and affordable. The majority of visitors fly in, to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, which is served by most major European and American airlines, as well as more and more low-cost airlines, and a handful of airlines from the Far East. Other airlines are flying into the newly opened Ramon Airport in Eilat. Aside from flying in, it is possible to enter Israel from Jordan and Egypt, via land border crossings, popular among those traveling across the Middle East, or those who are able to find direct flights to Amman, or, more rarely, Cairo, from cities without connections to Tel Aviv. Here are the latest updates on getting to Israel, check frequently as this section is updated often.
How to Get From Jerusalem to Amman
Getting from Jerusalem to Amman, or the reverse, is relatively simple, but travel between the capitals of Israel and Jordan does require a little bit of forward planning which can easily be achieved. The important thing to consider when traveling from Jerusalem to Amman is that you are crossing international borders. Therefore, you should carefully read... Read More
WizzAir new route from Riga, Latvia to Tel Aviv
Lowcost airline Wizz Air announced a new flight route from Riga, Latvia, to Tel Aviv. The flights will be operating from June 20, twice a week on Monday and Friday, with tickets starting from 239 NIS one way. Riga adds to the list of Eastern European cities already connected to Ben Gurion by WizzAir: Budapest,... Read More
Ryanair starts flights from Bratislava to Ovda, Israel
Irish budget airline Ryanair has launched a new route from Bratislava, Slovakia, to Eilat Ovda, Israel. The route is part of Ryanair 2016 winter plan, with two flights per week scheduled. This new route adds to the 3 routes already operating by the airline to Ovda, from Budapest, Hungary, Kaunas, Lithuania, and Krakow, Poland. Click here for... Read More
TUIfly to start flights from Munich to Tel Aviv
German budget airline TUIfly is planning to start new flights from Munich to Tel Aviv in March, 2016. The flights are scheduled to leave from Munich on Tuesdays and from Tel Aviv on Wednesdays. Tickets will be on sale online shortly. The airline CEO announced the good news adding: “The main goal of the company is to... Read More
ANA To Start Flights from Tokyo to Tel Aviv
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it is launching new flights from Tokyo to Tel Aviv using an airline partnership. ANA will partner with El Al, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines to offer flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo through connecting cities in Europe. These cities include: Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, London, and... Read More
Cancelled Flights to Israel – Airlines Affected and Updates
On July 22, 2014, a number of foreign airlines flying to Tel Aviv decided to suspend flights to the country for the time-being. On July 24, 2014 the FAA reversed the decision and officially allowed American airlines to renew flights to Israel deeming that the airport is safe as before. The Israeli Aviation Authority and Ministry... Read More
Entering Israel via Land Borders with Jordan and Egypt
Entering Israel via the land borders with Jordan and Egypt is a popular alternative to flying into Israel, particularly for tourists who are traveling more widely in the Middle East, or arriving from a city where there are no direct flights to Tel Aviv. Entry via the land borders is generally simple, with transportation links... Read More
Best Ways of Getting to Israel Cheaply
Getting to Israel cheaply is obviously important for a lot of tourists who visit Israel, particularly amid rising air fares. While it may seem obvious, there are a number of ways to dramatically decrease the cost of your flights to Israel and after our recent article about the best ways to visit Israel on a... Read More
Cruises to Israel
Cruises to Israel are increasingly popular for tourists, with the ports of Haifa and Ashdod featured on itineraries. The cruises in Israel tend to stop for one night in Haifa and one night in Ashdod, although occasionally they’ll stop for two nights. Getting from Ashdod port to Tel Aviv is simple, as it’s just about a 40-minute... Read More
