Israel
Israel Country Guide
Best Airlines To Fly To Israel
Here is a bullet list of the main airlines that fly from or to Israel:
- El Al (Israel's national airline)
- Arkia
- Israir
- Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines)
- Air France
- British Airways
- Delta
- United Airlines
- American Airlines
- KLM
- Iberia
- Air Canada
- Wizz Air
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Etihad Airways
- Emirates
- Turkish Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Hainan Airlines
- China Southern Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc
- Gulf Air
How Long Is A Flight TO Israel?
Here is a table showing the flight duration and distance from 20 major capital cities to Israel:
| Capital City | Flight Duration | Distance |
| Washington, D.C. | 11h 30m | 5,900 mi |
| London | 4h 30m | 2,300 mi |
| Paris | 5h 15m | 2,400 mi |
| Berlin | 4h 45m | 2,000 mi |
| Rome | 4h 30m | 1,800 mi |
| Madrid | 5h 45m | 2,500 mi |
| Moscow | 5h 30m | 1,800 mi |
| Beijing | 10h 45m | 5,200 mi |
| Tokyo | 12h 15m | 6,200 mi |
| Seoul | 11h 30m | 5,800 mi |
| Bangkok | 10h 30m | 5,200 mi |
| Singapore | 11h 15m | 5,600 mi |
| Sydney | 17h 30m | 8,900 mi |
| Ottawa | 12h 30m | 6,400 mi |
| Buenos Aires | 18h 15m | 9,300 mi |
| Brasilia | 16h 45m | 8,500 mi |
| Mexico City | 15h 30m | 7,900 mi |
| Nairobi | 6h 30m | 2,600 mi |
| Pretoria | 10h 45m | 5,300 mi |
| Canberra | 18h 00m | 9,200 mi |
How Much Does A Flight Ticket To Israel Cost?
The cost of a round-trip flight ticket to Israel ranges from around $500 to $1700 on average, depending on the season and departure city. Flights are typically more expensive during peak travel seasons like spring (March to May) and fall (September to November), as well as during major holidays. Weekday flights are usually cheaper than weekend flights.
What Are The Requirements For Visiting Israel?
Here are the key requirements for visiting Israel as a tourist:
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Israel.
- Visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of a passport stamp. At other entry points, you may get an entry card or a stamp.
- If you are a dual national, read the dual nationals guidance for more information.
- Visitors with Palestinian or Arab ancestry, evidence of suspicious travel, or who have criticized Israel may face lengthy questioning and searches at border control.
- Foreign nationals can be refused entry if they have publicly called for a boycott of Israel or belong to an organization that has done so.
