Arkia

For the first time: Arkia launches direct flights to Madeira

Arkia launches Tel Aviv-Madeira route with 6-hour flights to the Portuguese island. Three direct flights planned in initial phase, with expansion coming.

Madeira Island.
Menara International Airport, Marrakech.

Israeli tourism to Morocco begins recovery as direct flights resume, locals expect economy boost

Airbus A321 aircraft, Arkia.

Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027

From right to left: Tal Madutzky, Arkia Captain; Adar Madutzky, Arkia Captain; and Noam Adar, Arkia Fleet Manager.

A Historic Milestone at Arkia:


Israel's answer to flight cancellations: Arkia brings the exotic destination back to the flight map

In response to Air Seychelles' cancellations, Arkia will launch weekly direct flights on an Airbus A330-200 with luxury business class. CEO: "We’re keeping the skies open for Israelis."

 Seychelles Islands

Starting from $199 one-way: Israeli airline launches new route to Europe

Arkia will launch a new route to Switzerland on July 7, 2025, with two weekly flights. The CEO says they're expanding while others cancel, offering Israelis more quality travel options.

 Bourg-de-Four Square, Geneva, Switzerland

$400 to the Seychelles? Arkia will fly to the islands starting this June

The Israeli airline will operate a weekly direct flight to the Seychelles starting June 20. The flight will be on an Airbus 330-200 with a business class.

 Seychelles

Arkia introduces a business class on its aircraft. Here’s what you’ll get in it

Arkia launched a business class on its New York route and will compete with El Al, as well as the American airlines that come and go.

 The business class in Arkia planes

Celebrating 77 with a $77 discount: Arkia's Independence Day offer for international flights

Arkia offers discounts on flights, vacation packages, and tours abroad until October 2025, including summer and Tishrei holidays, for Israel’s 77th Independence Day. Air Haifa offers 30% off flights.

 Arkia airplane

For the first time in its history: Arkia joins the luxury club with the launch of a business class

Starting May 14, Arkia offers business class on New York flights with 18 reclining seats, VIP service, lounge access, and a gourmet experience, starting at $1,750.

 Arkia's new business class

Arkia to launch new flights to Eilat, pushing for airline equality in Ben Gurion's terminals

With the approval of the operation of additional flights from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion from the Transportation Ministry, the additional flights may operate as soon as May 2025.

 Arkia

Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Israel’s second-largest airline expands international operations with new premium service.

 Arkia launches business class on Tel Aviv–New York route

Arkia unveils six new European destinations and a Passover discount

The airline will fly to 11 Greek destinations, including Volos, Skiathos, and Kalamata, and expand to Albania, Hungary, and Croatia. Passover offer: 20% off all destinations except New York.

 Skiathos, Greece

Starting this Passover: Direct flights to seven new destinations in Europe

Arkia will fly to 30 destinations—seven of them new in Europe and one in New York, where flights will continue beyond the originally planned May schedule.

 Arkia intends to continue the route beyond the initial three-month schedule