Air Haifa Expands With New Regular Flights From Ben Gurion to Ramon Airport

Israeli airline Air Haifa announced a significant expansion plan, launching a new regular flight route between Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv and Ramon Airport near Eilat starting late October, coinciding with the winter season. The airline plans to operate up to ten daily flights on this route, pending slot allocations from the Israel Airports Authority. Once finalized, Air Haifa will release the full flight schedule and ticket prices to the public.

This move marks Air Haifa's entry into regular operations from Ben Gurion Airport, after focusing for the past year and a half on developing its base at Haifa Airport. The new route aims to improve air accessibility to Eilat following the closure of Sde Dov and Eilat airports, which had limited flight options between central and southern Israel.

Alongside the new route, Air Haifa will expand its fleet by adding two ATR 72-600 aircraft within the next year, increasing its total fleet to eight planes. The airline will maintain its flexible booking policy, allowing passengers to change or cancel flights up to 24 hours before departure and receive credit valid for two years.

Air Haifa also plans to extend the runway at Haifa Airport, which, if approved and completed, would enable direct flights to additional destinations in central and western Europe as well as the United Arab Emirates, supporting the airline's broader growth strategy.

Furthermore, the airline intends to increase its operations from Haifa by approximately 40% during the winter season through more flights, higher frequencies, and increased seating capacity. To support this expansion, Air Haifa has begun recruiting experienced pilots, including those beyond the usual retirement age for domestic flights, following new regulatory approvals.