Israir Airlines Launches New Direct Flight Route to Madrid
Israir Airlines has officially launched a new direct route to Madrid with three weekly flights. The expansion is part of the carrier's broad network growth targeting 3 million passengers.
Israir Airlines, owned by businessman Rami Levy, has officially launched a new direct flight route connecting Tel Aviv to Madrid, Spain. The inaugural flight took off on Sunday, marking a significant step in the carrier's ongoing network expansion.
Under the new schedule, Israir will operate three weekly flights to the Spanish capital on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. Flights depart from Ben Gurion Airport in the early afternoon, with return flights from Madrid scheduled for 20:00, providing Israeli travelers with convenient access for vacations, football matches, shopping, and business.
Fares for the new route start at $328 round trip for departures in October, and from $420 round trip for November bookings. Tickets are available through the airline's official website or via authorized travel agencies.
The launch follows Israir's broader preparations for the spring-summer 2027 season, which features an extensive schedule spanning more than 41 international destinations across 24 countries, alongside regular domestic flights to Eilat. The expansion supports the company's growth strategy targeting 3 million passengers.
As part of its network growth, Israir is adding four new destinations: Split in Croatia, Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bologna in Italy, and Preveza in Greece. Additionally, the airline is increasing frequencies on popular routes including New York, London, Basel, Vilnius, Malaga, Zanzibar, Morocco, Dubai, and Baku, alongside numerous European and Mediterranean locations.
Meanwhile, plans for long-haul routes to Tokyo and Miami remain on hold pending final regulatory approvals. The airline stated that once authorization is secured, it will evaluate incorporating these destinations into its future flight schedule.
