Israel: flight program from Russia and its development plans

Russia remains among the top five countries among key suppliers of tourists to Israel (ranking fourth). However, tourist flow from Russia to Israel from January to August 2025 decreased by 11,8%, due to well-known geopolitical factors.

From January to August 2025, 42,600 tourists from Russia (excluding Israeli citizens) visited Israel, compared to 4,300 in August.

Despite the decline in tourist flow from Russia to Israel, airlines have increased flight frequency to 32 flights per week and are planning to open a new route from Krasnodar, although details regarding this potential flight program are not yet available.

According to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, flights to Israel's largest airport, Ben Gurion International Airport, currently operate from four Russian cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, and Mineralnye Vody). There are 32 direct flights per week operated by three airlines (El Al, Red Wings and Azimuth Airlines).