Founded: 1996
Headquarters: Tel Aviv, Israel
Main hub: Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
Israir is one of Israel’s three main airlines, alongside El Al and Arkia. It flies both domestic routes to Eilat and international routes to popular destinations in Europe and beyond, and it is a familiar name for Israelis booking a holiday abroad. Here is a short profile of the company.
Israir’s history
Israir was established in 1996. It started out mainly as a charter operator, flying holidaymakers to sunny destinations, and grew quickly into one of Israel’s leading airlines, operating both scheduled and charter flights. Its close connection with Israeli tour operators means it often offers flight-and-hotel packages as well as flight-only tickets.
Fleet
Israir’s fleet is built around Airbus A320-family aircraft, which are well suited to short and medium-haul routes to Europe, while smaller turboprop aircraft have been used on domestic routes. The airline has been expanding and modernising its fleet in recent years.
Destinations and service
Israir flies to a wide range of destinations, including popular holiday spots such as Cyprus, Greece and Georgia, major European cities, and domestic flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat. Its network grows and changes with the seasons, so check the current schedule when booking. On board, the airline aims for friendly, personal Israeli service, with food and drinks available depending on the route and fare.
Safety
Israir operates to high safety and security standards, with professional crews and aircraft that meet all international requirements. Like all Israeli airlines, it follows strict security procedures.
Tips for flying Israir
- Check what your fare includes: baggage and seat selection are not always included in the cheapest tickets. See our guide to Israir baggage and seating costs.
- Check in online: it saves time at the airport – read our Israir check-in tips.
- Look at packages: a flight-and-hotel deal can sometimes be cheaper than booking separately.
For everything in one place, read our complete guide to Israir flights, baggage and check-in. You can also compare Israir with El Al and Arkia, and plan your trip with our guides to Tbilisi and Paphos.
