Sunday, June 29, 2025

are facing this summer as the subsides and reopens. Although the conflict’s end has reopened the skies, flight prices have due to the of flights, with resuming operations to . This has left travelers paying and struggling to find affordable options. Here’s what you need to know about the rising costs and the ongoing .

After , reopened its skies, just as season is beginning. However, with resuming services to and local carriers like and trying to fill the void, the is shrinking rapidly. This lack of competition is pushing up airfares, with tickets to destinations like , , , and reaching .

Travel expert , CEO of , highlighted the travelers are facing, especially for flights to popular destinations like , , and the , where ticket prices have jumped by from last year. “Airlines are increasing their fares because they have no competition for direct flights to , and travelers are paying the price because they don’t have any other choice,” Feldman said.

During the , sees a high volume of travelers, with heading to for vacations and traveling abroad. noted that have risen sharply, with to now costing in . , another , is also seeing prices between , further putting a strain on travelers’ budgets.

For shorter routes, such as and , prices are slightly more affordable but still high for peak summer travel. to range from , while tickets to can go as high as . Flights to with start at , a significant hike from previous years.

While have resumed gradually, the are few and far between. is the only major that will resume between and on . Other carriers like , , and have to through , citing and .

In the meantime, and airline are among the to restart operations. offers flights to and , while from is also flying to again. and are resuming their services, with suspending flights until .

The ongoing challenges for have placed even more pressure on to meet the demand for travel. and are currently handling the bulk of flights out of , especially on like and . But with limited , travelers are to book flights, often having to pay for last-minute bookings. As a result, the faces a .

As the high prices for become prohibitive, many Israelis are opting for to nearby like and . These destinations have become the for Israeli tourists looking for an affordable escape. With compared to longer routes, Cyprus remains a popular weekend getaway, offering affordable beach resorts and a quick flight time from Tel Aviv.

Tourism insiders also noted that the affordability of hotels and vacation rentals in Greece and Cyprus makes these destinations appealing to those traveling with families or on a budget.

Looking ahead, it’s clear that high airfares will continue to be a challenge for Israeli travelers until more foreign airlines return to the market. However, domestic carriers like El Al are actively working to expand their flight offerings, making it easier for travelers to reach popular destinations abroad despite the higher prices. The reopening of airspace and improved security will likely encourage more airlines to return, but for now, short-haul flights remain the best option for many.

If you’re planning to travel from Israel this summer, it’s important to book early to avoid the sky-high ticket prices currently dominating the market. While foreign carriers are still gradually resuming service, Israeli airlines are stepping in to fill the gaps. For those looking to save, consider alternative short-haul destinations like Cyprus and Greece, which remain affordable and accessible even during peak season.

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