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Vietnam Draws a Surge of Israeli Tourists as Direct Flights Expand
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First reported by Mako · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
Vietnam is seeing a sharp rise in Israeli tourism, driven by direct flights, safety perceptions and a shift from backpackers to couples and families. New data shows Israelis are booking later, spending more after arrival and increasingly traveling spontaneously.
- 01Israeli demand for Vietnam has surged, especially among couples and families.
- 02Arkia opened a direct Hanoi route and announced another to Saigon.
- 03El Al plans an additional nonstop Vietnam route in the coming months.
- 04March 2026 marked peak Israeli travel, with spending up 43 times.
- 05LAYA found 96.1% of online transport transactions went through Grab.
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