Israel Expands Direct Flights to Unexpected European and Central Asian Cities
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · 18 hours ago
What happened
Israel is expanding its direct flight options to less typical destinations such as Malaga, Bologna, Vilnius, Tivat, Copenhagen, Tashkent, and Riga, offering travelers authentic cultural experiences beyond popular tourist hubs. These flights, operated by several airlines, open new opportunities for Israelis to explore diverse regions in Europe and Central Asia without complicated connections.
- 01Israel offers direct flights to unexpected cities beyond popular tourist destinations like Athens and Cyprus.
- 02New direct flights include Malaga, Bologna, Vilnius, Tivat, Copenhagen, Tashkent, and Riga.
- 03These destinations provide a mix of culture, cuisine, nature, and authentic local experiences.
- 04Flights are operated by airlines such as Arkia, Tus Airways, Wizz Air, El Al, Uzbekistan Airways, and Air Baltic.
- 05Prices range from $250 to over $1,000 for travel dates in late August and early September 2026.
- 06The expansion reflects growing Israeli interest in discovering new and less crowded travel destinations.
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