Air Haifa Launches New Route to Eilat with Introductory Fares

Air Haifa announced on Sunday the opening of sales for a new route connecting Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Ramon Airport (ETM), near Eilat. To mark the launch, the airline is offering introductory fares of 79 shekels one-way, subject to seat availability. The inaugural flights are scheduled for October 25, with the airline initially operating two round-trip flights per day. This frequency is planned to increase to three daily round-trips in November.

The flights will depart from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport and will be operated using the airline's ATR 72-600 aircraft, with a flight duration of approximately one hour. The introductory price applies to both directions, meaning a round-trip ticket could start at 158 shekels if promotional seats are available for both legs of the journey.

While the base fare of 79 shekels includes only a personal item or backpack, passengers wishing to bring a carry-on suitcase will incur an additional charge starting from 49 shekels, and a checked bag will cost from 77 shekels. Consequently, the final price for a round-trip ticket, including checked baggage, could significantly exceed the advertised introductory rate.

Air Haifa will also allow changes or cancellations up to 24 hours before departure, offering credit for future flights valid for two years, rather than a cash refund. This new route from Tel Aviv to Eilat signifies an expansion for Air Haifa, which previously focused on routes from Haifa Airport. Since commencing operations in September 2024, the airline has transported approximately 600,000 passengers on about 10,000 flights, with August being its busiest month to date.

Miki Strasburger, a co-founder of Air Haifa, stated that the new route is another step in the company's mission to expand flight options for the Israeli public. It remains to be seen how many seats will be offered at the introductory price and whether this low fare will be maintained after the launch period.