Last-Minute Holiday Flights and Packages Still Available at Lower Prices

Israeli travelers seeking last-minute flights and vacation packages for the upcoming Jewish High Holidays can still find affordable options, particularly if they remain flexible with dates and destinations. According to travel industry professionals, deals can be found for as low as $64 for flights to Larnaca, Cyprus, especially for travel after Rosh Hashanah. Flights to popular destinations like Greece and Cyprus are available for under $150, with Italy, Albania, and Hungary also offering surprisingly low fares.

Experts emphasize that flexibility is key for last-minute bookings. Adjusting travel dates by even a few days, choosing different flight times, or being open to alternative destinations can significantly expand options and reduce costs. Tamar Garzon, CEO of Gulliver, advises travelers to compare various options, considering not just price but also flight times, baggage allowances, and booking conditions, as availability changes rapidly.

Demand for flights to the Greek islands and Cyprus remains high, as it has throughout the spring and summer. Oren Cohen Guri, Deputy CEO of Marketing and Sales at HaShateach HaMe'ofef, notes that the early timing of this year's holidays is beneficial, with good weather in these destinations and the end of the European tourist season leading to lower accommodation prices. Dubai is also seeing increased demand as its tourist season begins.

Several package deals are highlighted, including a two-night stay in Athens, Greece, from September 11-13, including breakfast and flights, for $488 per person. Other options include Rhodes, Greece, for $547, Batumi, Georgia, for $621, and various packages to Crete, Montenegro, and Dubai ranging from $499 to $659. Flights to Cyprus and Greece are advertised starting from around $128-$131, with other European destinations like Bergamo available from $257.