The period between Passover and school holiday season is known for its lower airfares, but this year the price decline is quite surprising. Ryanair, a low-cost Ireland airline, offers tickets at prices that have not been seen for a long time. It is attempting to regain the confidence of the damaged travelers during the sword of the Iron War, due to apparently low demand, and due to Ryanair’s frequent flight cancellations.
The airline offers tickets from Tel Aviv to various destinations starting at $33, with flights to destinations over $15 for less than $100, including Rome, Naples, Budapest, Brussels, Vienna, Paphos and Athens. Ryanair has not resumed service in Israel yet. Unless there is a change, flights will begin again from Ben Gurion Airport once the airport’s Terminal 1 reopens at the beginning of April.
It is important to note that the fare does not include luggage or seating. A $33 flight to Athens costs up to $39 in each direction of a baggage of up to 10 kilograms placed in the overhead luggage compartment. For suitcases with aircraft holds (up to 20 kilograms), passengers pay $55 in each direction. A small bag (sizes up to 40x20x25cm) can be mounted free of charge, which fits under the seat in front of passengers.
Low-cost airlines sometimes sell basic tickets at a lost price, but make major profits with supplements like luggage, seating options, food in flight and other services. For Ryanair, these items represent 30% of revenue.
Published by Globes, Israel Business News – En.globes.co.il – March 19, 2025.
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