Israeli Airlines Plan 10 New Routes from Ben Gurion Airport in 2027
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli airlines Israir, Arkia, and El Al will launch ten new direct flight routes from Ben Gurion Airport in 2027, connecting Israel to destinations in Europe, Asia, Iceland, and South America. Key new routes include flights to Reykjavik, Manila, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Split, Sarajevo, Bologna, Preveza, Tallinn, and Yerevan. These expanded options aim to simplify travel and reduce transit times for Israelis, though experts advise careful planning regarding costs and trip duration.
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- Israir, Arkia, and El Al will launch 10 new direct flight routes from Ben Gurion Airport in 2027.
- New destinations include Reykjavik, Manila, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Split, Sarajevo, Bologna, Preveza, Tallinn, and Yerevan.
- Arkia plans direct flights to Iceland and the Philippines starting in January and June 2027.
- El Al will offer new routes to Seoul and Buenos Aires starting March 2027.
- Israir is adding flights to Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, and Greece.
- Experts caution that schedules are preliminary and subject to market demand and security situations.
Israeli airlines Israir, Arkia, and El Al are preparing to launch ten new direct flight routes from Ben Gurion Airport in 2027, significantly expanding travel options for Israelis to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Iceland, and South America. These new routes aim to simplify logistics and make travel more accessible, with some destinations previously requiring connecting flights.
Arkia plans to introduce a direct flight to Reykjavik, Iceland, in June 2027, offering easier access to the country's natural attractions, though experts note Iceland remains an expensive destination. In January 2027, Arkia will also launch flights to Manila, Philippines, facilitating access to popular resorts like Palawan and Cebu, with the route primarily suited for longer vacations.
El Al is set to begin regular flights to Seoul, South Korea, on March 27, 2027, operating three times a week, and will also introduce a route to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a flight duration of approximately 16.5 hours.
Israir is adding Split, Croatia, to its summer 2027 schedule, serving as a base for exploring the Adriatic coast. The airline also plans to fly to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Bologna, Italy, a culinary hub. Additionally, Israir will offer flights to Preveza, Greece, providing direct sea access to Lefkada island.
Arkia's European expansion includes a route to Tallinn, Estonia, starting in March 2027, allowing for easy connections to Helsinki, Finland, via ferry. The airline is also resuming direct flights to Yerevan, Armenia, in April 2027, suitable for short trips to historical sites.
Market analysts advise travelers to consider vacation duration and budget when choosing new destinations, recommending shorter trips for Bologna, Tallinn, Sarajevo, or Yerevan, and longer stays for Asian and South American destinations. They also caution travelers to verify cancellation policies, accommodation costs, and baggage rules, as initial promotional fares may not reflect the total trip cost.
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