Arkia Israel Airlines

Arkia is an Israeli carrier that functions primarily as a regional and leisure-oriented airline rather than a long-haul network carrier. From a traveler’s perspective it serves domestic connections within Israel and seasonal or scheduled leisure routes to nearby countries, operating both scheduled services and charter flights. Arkia is not a member of a major global airline alliance; its product and scheduling are oriented toward short- and medium-haul travel, with an emphasis on holiday markets and domestic connectivity.

Where Arkia Flies

Arkia is based at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and focuses on domestic services within Israel alongside leisure and seasonal international flights around the Mediterranean and to parts of Europe. The airline’s network mixes scheduled domestic connections with charter and holiday routes, so availability can be seasonal; partnerships and commercial arrangements extend its connectivity beyond the flights it operates directly.

Hubs

• Ben Gurion International Airport · TLV

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

Arkia operates aircraft suited to short- and medium-haul travel rather than long-haul widebodies, using narrowbody jets for regional routes and smaller turboprop or regional aircraft on domestic hops and thinner routes. Cabins are geared toward leisure and short connection travel, with economy seating as the baseline and occasional extra-legroom or premium seating options on some aircraft used on busier regional services.

Aircraft types operated: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander, Piper PA-31, de Havilland Canada DHC-7, Handley Page Dart Herald, Vickers Viscount 800, Curtiss C-46 Commando, Douglas DC-3

Tips for Flying Arkia Israel Airlines

• Confirm whether your fare includes checked baggage before booking, as allowances and fees vary between scheduled and charter/holiday flights.
• Use the airline’s online check-in or mobile app when available to save time at the airport and to select seats in advance.
• Double-check which airport your flight uses in Israel and abroad - leisure and charter services sometimes operate from secondary or seasonal airports.
• Allow extra time at Ben Gurion (TLV) for security and passport control if you have an international connection, and carry the ID required for your itinerary.