Cheaper ways to fly out of Israel

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Best for:

Everyone flying abroad

Cost:

Free

The main low-cost carrier re-entering Israel, committing to Ben Gurion and a Ramon (Eilat) base to push European fares down.

Best for:

Europe routes

Cost:

Low-cost fares

Bases and routes are still firming for 2026. Treat as planned and check live schedules.

Ramon has hosted low-cost European service, so pairing a cheap hop or drive to Eilat with a budget flight out can beat Tel Aviv fares on some routes.

Best for:

Flexible travellers

Cost:

Varies

Live routes fluctuate. Check current service before planning around it.

For domestic legs and some international routes, compare Israir, Arkia and Air Haifa against El Al, useful for feeding a cheap international connection.

Best for:

Domestic and connecting legs

Cost:

Varies

Historic low-cost options out of Tel Aviv, but service was disrupted through 2023 to 2025, with some routes suspended or paused.

Best for:

Europe routes, when running

Cost:

Low-cost fares

Check current status. Do not assume these are bookable today without confirming live schedules.

Fly midweek and off-peak, avoid Jewish-holiday and summer surges, book European short-haul early once schedules load, and travel light, because low-cost 'savings' vanish with checked-bag and seat fees.

Best for:

Everyone

Cost:

Free to apply

Evergreen advice rather than a specific fare.