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Hanukkah Events in Israel, 2023
Hanukkah in Israel is a magical time. There are events happening all over the country, schools are on holiday, and families are busy exploring the country and celebrating the ‘festival of light’. This year, in 2023, Hanukkah will begin on December 7th and continue for 8 nights until the 15th December. Hanukkah is the festival... Read More
Hanukkah in Tel Aviv, 2023
Tel Aviv is always a great place to be, but Hanukkah in Tel Aviv is even better. Where else in the world can you find an array of sufganiyot being freshly baked in practically every bakeshop, a multitude of menorah lightings to attend, and festive theatrical shows for the kids who are on break? The... Read More
Wizz Air Flights from Rome and Vienna to Ramon Airport, Eilat, Israel Launch in December 2022
The budget Hungarian airline ‘Wizz Air’ will be launching new 2 weekly direct flights to Israel’s second airport in Eilat, the Ilan and Asaf Ramon (Timna) International Airport (ETM), also known as the Ramon Airport. The new routes will fly to Vienna, Austria and Rome, Italy. Flights between Rome and Eilat will commence on 17... Read More
Full List of Flights to Ramon Airport, Eilat
The Ramon Airport serves Eilat and the south of Israel. The new Ramon Airport opened in early 2019 in Eilat has made travel to the southern city easier and more efficient for both domestic and international flights. The airport, which is situated about 18 km north of Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat, is in the... Read More
Christmas in Israel
Christmas in Israel, is truly Christmas in the Holy Land, a magically meaningful experience for Christians. Less commercialized than in much of the Western world because Judaism and Islam are the two main religions of Israel, Christmas in Israel is meaningful for its historic significance as the land where the Christmas story took place. Whether visiting Bethlehem for Christmas, experiencing Christmas in Nazareth, or spending Christmas in Jerusalem or any other important city across the country, it is sure to be a memorable experience. Read More
Things to Do in Israel in October 2023
This year, the month of October is full of fantastic and illuminating activities to check out while traveling in Israel. The weather is cooling down with coastal temperatures ranging from 24-30°C (75-86°F). In Jerusalem, the forecast is slightly cooler, that of 19-26°C (66-79°F). October brings with it many festive events and a plethora of celebrations,... Read More
Christmas in Nazareth
Nazareth is believed by Christians to be the hometown of Jesus Christ. Today, the city is Israel's largest Arab city. Combine these two factors and you begin to see why Christmas in Nazareth is such a special experience. Whilst Nazareth, nestled in the tranquil hills of the Galilee, may be incredibly unlikely to have snow at Christmas, the city's large Christian population celebrate along with thousands of tourists who visit for the holiday. Read More
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv International LGBTQ Film Festival in Tel Aviv, Israel: October 27-November 5, 2022
The International LGBTQ Film Festival will be held on October 27-November 5, 2022 at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. During the ten days of the festival, a variety of films are screened which do not receive mainstream distribution in Israel. The festival also holds workshops and special projects with filmmakers from Israel and abroad. The festival... Read More
Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, Israel: November 10-12, 2022
The Red Sea Jazz Festival will return to Eilat this fall from November 10-12, 2022. The festival will host three days of music from both local and international Jazz musicians. Featured artists include Jacob Collier, Anat Cohen Quartetinho, Third World Lov, Ariel Bart Quintet, and many more. The festival will also hold the traditional Red... Read More
Christmas in Jerusalem 2023
Christmas in Jerusalem is a truly unique time of year. Thousands of pilgrims come to the city to celebrate Christmas in the place where it all began (nearby in Bethlehem). The city, in particular, the Old City’s Christian and Armenian quarters, become adorned with decorations, while other Jerusalem landmarks such as the YMCA, along with... Read More
Full List of Flights to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel
Due to the current security situation in Israel, there are minimal airlines flying to/from Tel Aviv. Please check with your preferred airline directly for updates. Last updated November 2023 Below is a full list of flights to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel. These include flights from the countries which make up the majority of... Read More