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Arkia Airlines has announced an increase in direct flights between Tel Aviv and Bangkok. An additional flight is scheduled for October 14. The decision comes amid air travel difficulties, when thousands of Israelis faced challenges returning from Thailand.

Arkia Airlines is increasing the number of direct flights between Tel Aviv and Bangkok. An additional flight is scheduled for October 14. Flight IZ591 will depart from Ben Gurion Airport at 06:00 and arrive in Bangkok at 21:35 local time. The return flight IZ592 will depart Bangkok at 23:55 and land in Israel the following day at 06:45. Ticket prices are approximately $549 one way, with business class around $1,300. The decision comes amid air travel difficulties, when thousands of Israelis faced problems returning home after an incident on a Flydubai flight. Arkia previously operated evacuation flights from Dubai. The airline began direct flights on this route on November 25, 2025. Currently, two flights per week operate in each direction.