Israir to launch Tel Aviv–New York JFK service in September 2026

Israir will begin scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and New York JFK on 16 September 2026, its first planned scheduled service to the United States. The route will start at three weekly flights and rise to six by December.

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Israir will open a route between Tel Aviv and New York JFK on 16 September 2026, the airline's first scheduled service to the United States. Airbus A330-200 aircraft will operate the flights.

The carrier plans three weekly frequencies at the start. From 19 October it intends to raise that to four weekly connections, and from 1 December to six. In February 2027, departures from Tel Aviv are planned on six days a week.

Flights to New York are scheduled to leave shortly after midnight for the most part, while return services are largely set to depart JFK in the afternoon.

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