Israel Sees 2.77 Million International Travelers in September
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israel's airport authority reported over 2.77 million international passengers in September, a 15% increase year-over-year. El Al was the leading airline, carrying 29% of passengers in September and over 5 million year-to-date. Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and the United States were the most popular destinations for Israelis in September, with Athens and Larnaca topping the city list.
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- Over 2.77 million international passengers traveled through Israel in September.
- El Al transported the most passengers in September, accounting for 29% of the total.
- Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and the United States were the top international destinations in September.
- El Al has flown over 5 million passengers year-to-date.
- Athens and Larnaca were the most popular cities for Israeli travelers in September.
From the beginning of the year through the end of September, the total number of international passengers reached 13,394,873.
El Al led the airlines in September, transporting more than 681,000 passengers, which accounts for approximately 29% of the total. Israir followed in second place with over 287,000 passengers (12%), and Arkia was third with about 244,000 passengers (10%). Wizz Air was fourth, carrying over 232,000 passengers.
El Al also maintained its lead in cumulative figures for the year, having flown over 5 million passengers. Israir transported approximately 1.5 million, Arkia over 1.4 million, and Wizz Air more than 962,000 passengers year-to-date.
In September, the most popular destinations for Israeli travelers were Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and the United States. For the year so far, Greece remains the top destination, followed by the United States, Cyprus, and Italy. City-wise, Larnaca, Athens, Crete, Budapest, and Rome were the most visited in September. Year-to-date, Athens leads, followed by Larnaca, Dubai, Paris, and New York.
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