Arkia Increases Flights to Bangkok Amid Travel Disruptions
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli airline Arkia is adding a direct flight between Tel Aviv and Bangkok on October 14 due to the route's popularity and recent travel disruptions. The additional flight aims to help Israelis return home following issues with other airlines. Arkia began direct flights to Bangkok in November 2025 and currently operates two weekly services.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Arkia airline is adding a direct flight from Tel Aviv to Bangkok on October 14.
- The additional flight aims to assist Israelis facing travel disruptions and difficulties returning home.
- Arkia began direct flights between Tel Aviv and Bangkok on November 25, 2025.
- Currently, Arkia operates two direct flights weekly between the two cities.
- Economy tickets for the new flight cost approximately $549 one-way.
Israeli airline Arkia is increasing its direct flights between Tel Aviv and Bangkok, with an additional flight scheduled for October 14. This move comes approximately one year after the airline launched direct service between Ben Gurion Airport and Bangkok, a route that remains popular with Israeli tourists.
The new direct flight, IZ591, is set to depart from Ben Gurion Airport at 6:00 AM, arriving in Bangkok at 9:35 PM local time. The return flight, IZ592, will leave Bangkok at 11:55 PM, landing in Israel the following day at 6:45 AM. The cost for a one-way economy ticket is approximately $549, with business class tickets priced around $1300.
This decision to add flights follows recent travel complications that left thousands of Israelis stranded and struggling to return home. Previously, an incident involving Flydubai flights left many passengers unable to get back to Israel. Flydubai had been a popular choice for Israelis traveling to Asia, particularly Thailand. The cancellation of its flights created a situation where thousands of passengers had to find alternative travel arrangements.
Arkia has been involved in assisting Israelis with their return, having previously organized several evacuation flights from Dubai. The airline's current expansion of direct flights from Thailand aims to provide more options for those wishing to travel to Israel. Arkia initially began its direct flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Bangkok on November 25, 2025, and has operated the route weekly since then, serving thousands of Israelis. Currently, the airline operates two direct flights per week in each direction, with schedules varying between Wednesdays and Fridays, or Mondays and Wednesdays, depending on the season.
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