The COVID pandemic changed the face of global travel. These days, regulations can be tricky to navigate when traveling to Israel. The most dramatic change to Israel’s entry policy since the start of the pandemic means that Israel is once again open to all travelers. However, the finer details can be hard to navigate. Read on for the most up-to-date regulations and conditions for travel to Israel in the post-COVID era.
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Last updated September 2022
WHAT ARE ISRAEL’S CURRENT TRAVEL RULES FOR CORONAVIRUS?
- All tourists (regardless of whether vaccinated or not), from all countries are able to travel to Israel.
- Tourists flying to Israel no longer require any testing before or after their flight. Same applies for cruises and land borders.
- Currently tourists are permitted to travel to Israel from all countries. There are no countries on the Red List.
- Tourists do not need to isolate upon entering Israel.
Read on for more detailed information.
WHAT FORMS AND TESTS ARE NEEDED TO TRAVEL TO ISRAEL?
The following forms are mandatory to be able to board a flight to Israel.
The following forms are mandatory to be able to board a flight to Israel:
- A filled-out incoming passenger form must be filled out within 36 hours of flying to Israel. You will need to write your accommodation address on the form so ensure you’ve booked your hotel or package ahead of time. We recommend saving the PDF which is attached to the email. This is what the check-in agent will need to see (scroll down the email as the first section which is in Hebrew can be confusing).
- Health insurance with coverage for treatment of COVID-19.
WHAT’S IT LIKE IN THE ISRAELI AIRPORT SINCE COVID-19?
While travel to Israel has returned to normal, the airport experience at Israel’s international airport, Ben Gurion Airport, is still more complex than it was before COVID-19. Travelers have reported much longer waiting times than usual, and trouble with public transport once leaving the airport. As of summer 2022, it’s recommended to get to Ben Gurion airport 4 hours before your scheduled departure.
Pre-booking an airport transfer to and from Ben Gurion airport is the best way to ensure a smooth travel experience. Taking a last minute taxi from the taxi rank outside the airport is notoriously overpriced and has long waiting times, so it’s also the cost-effective option.
HOW TO AVOID LONG WAITS IN BEN GURION AIRPORT
If you want to avoid long waits at the airport all together, you have the option to book a VIP fast-track airport service. This personalized service makes the airport experience hassle-free and more comfortable both on arrival and departure. You’ll be able to skip immigration queues on arrival, and security and check-in queues on departure.
The fastest way to get through Ben Gurion airport is via the private Fattal Terminal. This option reduces lines entirely and transfers you to the dedicated area of the airport in a luxury car.
FLIGHTS TO ISRAEL- WHO’S FLYING TO TEL AVIV?
As of September, flights to Israel have resumed, with around 300 flights a day from destinations around the world.
Article published in https://www.touristisrael.com/when-will-travel-to-israel-resume/31963/