Exciting News for Travelers: El Al and Arkia Resume Regular Flights Without Restrictions
El Al Spokesperson | Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 20:40
Following the government’s announcement to lift all restrictions on operations at Ben Gurion Airport, including those on outbound flights, El Al has announced it will operate all outbound flights from Israel without any passenger limitations. Additionally, the airline will expand its flight schedule to more destinations in the coming days.
The company emphasizes that it will fly El Al passengers whose flights were canceled from June 13 at no cost. Outbound flights will depart to destinations from which El Al will also operate return flights to Israel.
With the reopening of the skies, El Al is enhancing its flight schedule with a full seat offering, focusing on the eight destinations announced so far: Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Paris, London, Bangkok, New York, and Los Angeles.
Moreover, in the next two days, additional flights will be added to new destinations: Budapest, Bucharest, Amsterdam, Prague, Madrid, Milan, Warsaw, and Sofia.
Flight assignments will be automatically processed by El Al, based on registration through the company’s website form. Customers whose flights were canceled will receive assignments at no cost, after which ticket purchases will open to the general public.
Arkia Spokesperson | Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 20:25
Arkia has also announced that starting Monday, July 1, 2025, it will resume its regular summer flight schedule to all company destinations.
The destinations include: Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Athens, Paris, Milan, Geneva, Kalamata, Mykonos, Larnaca, Amsterdam, Barcelona, New York, and Tivat (Montenegro).
The flight schedule is subject to changes based on security conditions and directives from authorized bodies.
Tickets can be purchased on the company’s website or through authorized sales agents.
Arkia emphasizes that they are working around the clock to address inquiries and questions and will continue to update the public regularly.
