Direct Flights to Lapland Return This Winter

Kishrei Teufa (Air Relations) will resume direct charter flights from Israel to Rovaniemi, Lapland, starting January 27. The company will operate the flights using an Israeli airline and is offering upgraded package tours, including accommodation in luxury hotels, transfers, and guided tours. Additionally, independent flight and hotel packages will be available for those who prefer to plan their own trips. Nir Mazor, VP of Marketing for Kishrei Teufa, expressed enthusiasm for bringing back direct flights and noted an expanded range of options this year, including upgraded hotels and extended routes to Oulu. A sample price for a 7-day trip from February 19-25, including full board and a 4-star hotel, starts at 3,920 euros per person for a double room.

In other news, the KAN Festival will take place at the Nokdim Village from October 8-10, offering 52 hours of continuous live music, wellness workshops, and human connection in the desert landscape of the Kena'im Valley. The event aims to extend the holiday spirit with music, transformation, and healing spaces.

Separately, the city of Petah Tikva will host the "Riding with Hope" cycling event along the Yarkon River on Friday, October 16, 2026. Approximately 2,500 cyclists are expected to participate in the family-friendly event, which will feature three routes of 10, 20, and 37 kilometers at varying difficulty levels. The event starts at the Shlomo Insurance Stadium in Petah Tikva and offers an opportunity to explore the Yarkon trails and natural scenery.