Flights from Ben-Gurion to a popular resort will begin - details

Airlines are expanding direct air connectivity between Israel and Italy. Bluebird Airways is opening flights to Bologna, Rome, and Naples, while Wizz Air is increasing frequency on Italian routes. This fall, direct flights from Tel Aviv will be available to at least 11 Italian cities. Between January and July 2026, Italy was the destination for 640,000 passengers from Israel.

Airlines are expanding direct air connectivity between Israel and Italy. Bluebird Airways is launching three weekly flights from Tel Aviv to Bologna, and starting September 17 will also operate direct flights to Rome and Naples. Wizz Air is increasing flight frequency on Italian routes, adding flights to Venice, Catania, Rome, Milan, and Naples. According to the Gulliver travel agency, this fall, including during the Jewish holidays, direct flights from Tel Aviv will be available to at least 11 Italian cities, including Verona, Bari, Palermo, and Cagliari. Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia, and Israir also continue to operate flights on Italian routes. According to data from the Israel Airports Authority, between January and July 2026, Italy was the destination for approximately 640,000 passengers from Israel, accounting for 7.5% of Ben-Gurion's total passenger traffic. The most popular cities remain Rome and Milan, followed by Catania, Verona, and Naples. The average round-trip ticket price for direct flights is about $350.