Arkia

A Historic Milestone at Arkia:

For the first time, a female pilot has been certified as a Jet Captain at the airline.

From right to left: Tal Madutzky, Arkia Captain; Adar Madutzky, Arkia Captain; and Noam Adar, Arkia Fleet Manager.
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport arrived for the inaugural flight.

Exotic Moroccan destination returns to Israeli aviation map

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

'Father-daughter duo': Arkia announces first female captain in airline's history

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights


Arkia launches a route to London this summer and promises: Prices starting from $299

Starting next month, the Israeli airline will fly to Stansted Airport near London. The price for a round trip is expected to be less than $600, without luggage.

 London

British low-cost easyJet extends suspension of Israel flights until 2026

This new extension by easyJet is the longest period of suspension by any foreign airline since the start of the war with Iran, but goes in line with the airline’s conduct.

An Easyjet airplane is towed at Linate Airport In Milan, Italy, May 2, 2024.

Arkia relaunches direct Tel Aviv-New York flights

The route will no longer require an operational stop in Larnaca, the airline confirmed.

 Arkia airplane

El Al, Arkia to launch evacuation flights from Europe for stranded Israelis on Wednesday

These flights are only for incoming flights to Israel, and there are no outgoing flight operations.

El Al flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025

The airline launches a new spokesperson and flights starting at $299

Arkia launches its Summer 2025 campaign featuring new spokesperson Orel Tsabari under the slogan “The National Fan.” The company announces summer deals to around 30 destinations starting at $299.

 An Arkia airplane. Flights to Greece have been significantly increased. (Photo: Arkia PR)

Arkia Airlines resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka for the autumn holidays

The price for a one-way ticket starts at $499, excluding trolley or suitcase.

 Arkia Airlines resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka for the autumn holidays.

It's really a fight to the top: Arkia’s new European route

The airline will operate a new route to Geneva, Switzerland starting July 7, with a frequency of two weekly flights on Mondays and Wednesdays. Flight prices start at $199 one way.

 Geneva, Switzerland

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