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First Direct Flights to Launch Between Israel and Bhutan

Bhutan's national airline, Drukair, will operate five direct flights from Israel to Bhutan between February and mid-March, marking the first time the two countries are connected non-stop. The seasonal flights, chartered by Caminos travel agency, are part of an effort to increase accessibility to the famously reclusive kingdom.

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First Direct Flights to Launch Between Israel and Bhutan
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  1. 01Direct flights will connect Israel and Bhutan for the first time via Drukair.
  2. 02Five seasonal flights will operate from February to mid-March.
  3. 03The initiative aims to make the reclusive kingdom more accessible to Israelis.
  4. 04The flights are part of tours costing $5,395 and lasting eight days.
  5. 05Diplomatic relations between the countries were established in December 2020.
Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS French, the latest report. Read i24NEWS French’s original

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