Topic summary

Israir

Israir
Founded1989 (1989)
(as Knafei HaEmek)
1996 (1996)
(as Israir)
Operating bases
Ben Gurion AirportFleet size10Destinations19Parent companyRami Levy group (as BGI)HeadquartersTel Aviv, IsraelKey people
  • Uri Sirkis, CEO
WebsiteOfficial website

Israir Airlines Ltd., more commonly referred to as Israir, is an Israeli low-cost airline headquartered in Tel Aviv. It operates domestic scheduled and air taxi flights from Ben Gurion International Airport, and Ramon Airport as well as scheduled and charter international services from Ben Gurion International Airport to Europe and Asia. It also operates VIP flights, and is Israel's second largest airline after El Al, surpassing Arkia Israel Airlines during the coronavirus pandemic, employing some 350 staff.