New Direct Flights From Israel to Surprise Destinations in 2027
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Aviation companies are launching new direct flights from Israel to surprising international destinations in 2027, including Seoul, Manila, Reykjavik, and Buenos Aires. These routes aim to reduce travel time by eliminating layovers and expand vacation options for Israelis. Key airlines like El Al, Arkia, Israir, United Airlines, and Air Haifa are introducing these new services, some beginning as early as late 2026.
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- New direct flights from Israel will connect to Seoul, Manila, Reykjavik, and Buenos Aires starting in 2027.
- Airlines are adding routes to Europe, including Italy, Estonia, Greece, Bosnia, and Croatia.
- El Al plans three weekly direct flights to Seoul starting March 27, 2027.
- Arkia will launch the first direct flight from Israel to Reykjavik, Iceland, in June 2027.
- El Al's longest route, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, begins November 29, 2026.
- Air Haifa plans to increase activity by 50% in 2027, adding routes and frequencies.
El Al plans to launch three weekly direct flights to Seoul, South Korea, starting March 27, 2027. Arkia will begin a weekly direct flight to Manila, Philippines, on January 3, 2027, with El Al also intending to fly to the destination.
European routes are also expanding. Israir and Arkia will offer flights to Bologna, Italy, starting in Spring-Summer 2027. Arkia will launch direct flights to Tallinn, Estonia, in March 2027, and Israir will introduce a new route to Preveza, Greece, in Spring-Summer 2027, joining Arkia on this route. Israir and Arkia will also fly to Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Israir will add a direct flight to Split, Croatia, in Spring-Summer 2027. Arkia's most surprising new route will be to Reykjavik, Iceland, beginning June 2027, marking the first direct flight from Israel to the country.
Long-haul flights to the Americas are also being enhanced. United Airlines will resume three weekly direct flights to San Francisco, USA, starting March 28, 2027, complementing El Al's return to the route. El Al's longest route, a direct flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina, is scheduled to begin on November 29, 2026, and will continue into 2027.
In the low-cost sector, Air Haifa plans to increase its activity by up to 50% in 2027. This includes significantly increasing flight frequencies to Larnaca and Paphos, Cyprus, in Summer 2027, allowing northern residents to travel without passing through TLV. Air Haifa also launched a new route to Thessaloniki, Greece, on October 25, 2026, with two weekly flights planned. Additionally, the company will open a route from TLV to Ramon Airport, with plans for up to 10 daily flights.
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