Direct Flights to Finland's Lapland Resume from Israel

Direct charter flights from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are set to resume in January. The Israeli travel company Kishrey Teufa announced the resumption of these flights, which will operate from January 27th. These direct flights aim to provide Israeli tourists with seamless access to Northern Finland.

Kishrey Teufa is offering various travel packages, catering to both organized tours and independent travelers. Options include stays in four and five-star hotels, with the Arctic Panorama Resort & Spa, a company-owned property, featuring a new spa complex and expanded rooms. Some rooms at the Arctic Panorama Resort offer direct views of the Northern Lights.

Activities available to tourists include husky and reindeer sledding, snowmobile tours, and a trip on an icebreaker ship, with an option to swim in icy waters while wearing a protective suit. A primary attraction remains the chance to witness the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, under favorable weather conditions.

Some itineraries will also include Oulu, a city known for its cultural life, shopping, and dining, alongside its natural surroundings. The company has developed different tour routes, such as "Lapland Premium" and "Lapland Duet," which can combine Rovaniemi with Oulu or Ruka.

Special programs are available for religious tourists, including kosher full board and synagogue access at the Golden Circle Suites hotel. For independent travelers, packages include direct flights, luggage, and half-board accommodation in high-class hotels. Prices vary based on trip duration, package type, and hotel standard, with independent packages starting at 2,779 euros per person for a four-star hotel and 3,479 euros for a five-star hotel. Organized six-day tours start at 3,430 euros per person, and seven-day premium tours range from 3,860 to 3,920 euros. Kosher tours start at 4,250 euros per person, with luxury combined tours reaching up to 4,275 euros per person.