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Greek Destinations Remain Top Choice for Israeli Summer Travelers Despite Global Options
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 4 hours ago
What happened
Ben Gurion Airport experienced a 37% increase in passengers in July 2026 compared to the previous year, with El Al leading the market. Greek destinations remain the most popular among Israeli travelers, who favor shorter flights amid regional security concerns.
- 01Ben Gurion Airport passenger traffic rose 37% in July 2026 versus July 2025.
- 02El Al flew 816,000 passengers in July, holding a 35% market share.
- 03Bluebird Airlines overtook Wizz Air in July passenger numbers for the first time.
- 04Greek destinations like Athens and Larnaca remain the top choices for Israeli travelers.
- 05Security concerns influence Israelis to prefer short-haul Mediterranean flights.
- 06From January to July, El Al leads with 42% market share and over 3.5 million passengers.
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