24 January 2025
Italy-Israel flight connections
In addition to the already active flight plans of the Israeli airlines El Al (national airline), Arkia and Israir, there are those of Wizz Air, BlueBird Airways, ITA Airways, Ryanair and EasyJet
The resumption of air connections between Italy and Israel is proceeding gradually and strategically, thanks to the commitment of numerous airlines that are progressively increasing frequencies. This recovery plan ensures broad and diversified connectivity between the two countries.
A year of great symbolic value
The return of a dense network of direct flights between Italy and Israel is particularly significant in the context of the 2025 Jubilee, a global event that attracts pilgrims and tourists. This extensive connectivity supports the tourism supply chains of the two countries and strengthens cultural and religious relations.
Kalanit Goren, Director of the Israeli National Tourism Office in Italy, said that the strengthening of air connections is a positive and necessary signal in such an important year. The network of flights from Italian airports will allow millions of pilgrims and tourists to discover the wonders of Israel.
The main airlines that fly between Italy and Israel are:
WizzAir
From 16 January 2025, direct flights from Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa to Tel Aviv have resumed.
In February, Milan will have four weekly flights, rising to six from March, while Rome will maintain four weekly frequencies.
EL AL - Israel Airlines
The Israeli flag carrier offers 24 weekly flights throughout the winter season (November 2024 - March 2025) from Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino and Venice-Marco Polo airports.
Arkia and Israir
These two Israeli airlines continue to operate direct flights from Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino.
BlueBird Airways
From January 22 to April 21, 2025, BlueBird will operate 5 to 7 weekly flights between Rome-Fiumicino and Tel Aviv.
In addition, it has scheduled: 3 weekly flights from Naples-Capodichino (April-October 2025) and 2 weekly flights from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (24 June - 18 October 2025).
ITA Airways
From 1 February 2025, ITA Airways will offer a daily flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion.
From 16 February, a second daily flight will be added, and from April to October 2025, three daily flights will be available.
Ryanair
From the end of March 2025, Ryanair will resume direct flights to Tel Aviv from several Italian cities, including: Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio, Rome Fiumicino, Bari, Bologna, Naples, Turin and Treviso.
easyJet
Direct connections between Milan Malpensa and Tel Aviv will resume in June 2025, with flights on 5, 12 and 19 June.
From June 24 to October 25, 2025, three weekly flights will be operated.
Lufthansa Group
In addition, the group's airlines, including Swiss, will resume flights to Tel Aviv. From 1 February 2025, Swiss will provide direct connections between Zurich and Tel Aviv.
The information is based on airline publications and is subject to change.
By the Editorial staff of Avion Tourism Magazine
Text source: Israeli National Tourism Office
Photo Tel Aviv: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Shutterstock
Jaffa. Old Town. Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Shutterstock
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