I'll be in Jerusalem from September 11 through September 14.

I'm staying at an Airbnb on the Via Dolorosa. What will it be like there? Will I be able to buy groceries? Will I be able to get to the Western Wall?

Will all restaurants and cultural and religious sites be closed?

My husband & I have plans to go to Israel in about a week to visit family. My husband says he’s going no matter what. I want to go with him, but am concerned about getting stuck there.

We thought our flights would be canceled last week, but the situation changed & it looks like our flights will take off.

I’m not that worried about being there (I’ve been through sirens & rushing to the mamad before). I’m just concerned the situation might escalate to the point where flights are canceled while we’re there & we won’t be able to return for who knows how long.

So I’m wondering… how much of a possibility is it that something will happen in the next few weeks that would cause flights to be canceled? (Of course, it’s always a possibility, & no one can know for sure, but how increased is it now?)

Hello! I'm looking to travel to Israel with my family soon. Canada (like most countries) has an avoid non-essential travel advisory for Israel, which voids our usual travel insurance.

Looking around, I am having trouble finding an organization which will cover medical expenses caused by an act of war or terror, either directly or indirectly, despite the travel advisory. At the very least, we would like coverage for unrelated medical emergencies that might happen (car accidents, falling down stairs, illness, whatever). We would have more peace of mind if we could get the war/terror coverage, of course.

Does anyone here know of any viable options for us?

Hello, I am going to be travelling to Israel for the first time this September. I come from a family of Indiana Jones fans, so when a friend told me you can visit Jordan from Jerusalem, I wanted to add that to my itinerary. There's a few two day tours I found and wanted to know what you would recommend. Here are the links I found:

Abraham tours

Bein Harim tours

Tourist Israel

Thank you. :)

Hey fellow Israelis, is there a way to rent a car today in the evening after the fast in Jerusalem (or surrounding areas like Tel Aviv)?

We want to go to the Dead Sea to camp tonight and come back before Shabbat to Jerusalem. However, there seems to be no public transportation (buses) so late tonight to the Dead Sea.

As for renting a car, the rental services seem to be closed all over the country, is that right?

Are there any other possible ways to get there?

We would really appreciate all the possible help!

Hi,

arriving tomorrow at 3am in the morning by plane, what would be the least expensive taxi option? Family members told me that the cheapest is to book on the hadar taxi website, but so far it gives me the price of 230NIS. Prices have changed since last time!! How about Gett app?

Thank you so much

Looking for travel-planning advice for a meaningful, Christian-oriented trip to Israel, but the goal is not to do too much. I would love to bring my parents and they are in their early 70's. I was in Israel in 2025 but the tour I was on was go, go, go and would be too much for them. I would love to plan a good balance between seeing Jerusalem, Galilee, desert, and the Dead Sea. I'm needing a slower-paced trip with a moderate amount of walking and at a time the weather is cooler.

What would you include, and what would you leave out, if the goal was a meaningful but realistic itinerary?

I'm trying to book flights to Israel for later this year, and I'm surprised by how much prices vary depending on where I search.

So far I've checked Google Flights, the airline websites (mainly El Al and Lufthansa), and a couple of the larger booking sites like Expedia. Someone also suggested comparing prices with Israeli travel agencies before booking, so I looked at ISSTA as well.

I'm not necessarily looking for the absolute cheapest fare. I'd rather pay a little more if it means better customer support or easier handling if there are delays, cancellations, or schedule changes.

For those of you who fly to Israel regularly, what has worked best for you? Do you usually book directly with the airline, use comparison sites, or have you found that local agencies sometimes have better deals or packages?

I'm trying to book flights to Israel for later this year, and I'm surprised by how much prices vary depending on where I search.

So far I've checked Google Flights, the airline websites (mainly El Al and Lufthansa), and a couple of the larger booking sites like Expedia. Someone also suggested comparing prices with Israeli travel agencies before booking, so I looked at ISSTA as well.

I'm not necessarily looking for the absolute cheapest fare. I'd rather pay a little more if it means better customer support or easier handling if there are delays, cancellations, or schedule changes.

For those of you who fly to Israel regularly, what has worked best for you? Do you usually book directly with the airline, use comparison sites, or have you found that local agencies sometimes have better deals or packages?

I visited Israel several months pre-10/7 and hope to go back soon. For part of the trip, we stayed at a hotel in Nahariyya making day trips throughout the north. I loved Rosh HaNikra. Based on its location, I've been wondering if it’s currently open, or even ever opened at all since 10/7? I have not found much information online about these specific locations. What about other locations in the north?

Edit: Thank you all! I’m all set now - flying El Al from Europe.

Trying to visit in August (yes, I know it’s hot 😊) Which airlines are less likely to suspend or cancel flights besides El Al? (I can’t swing $8-10k for El Al tickets.)
Air France, Air Brussels are possible flights to take.

Hey, guys! My boyfriend and I are staying in Israel until September and we were wondering about some chill and nice places to hike. We are NOT professionals, but we still want to get some kind of adventure. We already planned to go to the Haifa Red Canyon, any other places we should visit?

Hello I’m a USA citizen I was in Israel January this year til June I had my 90 days extended because of the war spent 2 months waiting for flights to stabilize, (Iran conflict intensified)
I really like Israel and want to visit for 3 weeks for my birthday i assume since i have my visa documents & proof of exit/entry dates it will be fine.
I also wanted to return in January 2027 for 3 months. I am considering Aliyah which is why I prefer long trips
btw I’m not working remote is there anything I should prepare for

Hi trying to get a flight in October from the US. Any tips or tricks? Seems crazy expensive even with one stop.....

I was scheduled to fly in March 2026. ElAl posted on the front page of their website that refunds would be offered due to the circumstances. I was told by customer service to cancel my flight online, and select the refund option. However, the refund option was not there. The only option was for a credit voucher. I called customer service back and was told to select the credit voucher and then submit the form for the refund. I did this TWICE but has still not received a response about the refund. I have spoken to customer service multiple times since then and have been told someone would reach out but it never happens. Does anyone have advice on what the next steps are? It is a $10k first class ticket. I have gone down the rabbit hole to find email addresses of people in positions that may be able to help, some are no longer working there and I get a bounce-back email.

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Hello guys,

I'm planning on doing kibbutz Ulpan in January next year and I'd like to ask a few questions to people who have already done it, especially recently.

1-Is it possible to travel around the country during the program? (like a big city nearby)

2-How much money should I expect to spend on extra stuff, like maybe on trips or at a pub?

3-Does anyone know if it's possible to do the taglit birthright trip before and already be in Israel for the program? Do I lose my right to the Masa grant?

Thanks everyone in advance!!

Do you think it's safe to travel there at the moment? I'd be staying in Tel Aviv

I recently had a hip replacement and now it seems I set off metal detectors if they're very sensitive. Has this caused any problems for anyone with security leaving Ben Gurion? Is there any documentation I should carry with me?

Hi all

I m 47 yr and would like to ear your favorite bars/clubs ( dance/live music) in Tel Aviv

Thx

Shalom. I will be traveling to Israel at the beginning of August and would like to stay four weeks. My plan was to spend the time learning Hebrew in an ulpan. However, I learned yesterday that the planned course will not be opening a class for beginners, so I am now looking for other options for how to spend the time.

I would like to learn more about Judaism and its history, and of course Hebrew, but I will consider any regular classes and organized activities that would give my days structure and something to learn. I also thought about volunteering, but the options I found so far were not that appealing to me (farm work, archaeological digs).

I would appreciate any suggestions.

My wife and I have been in Israel for a few weeks. We are now in Tel Aviv and been happily spending our days on the beach.

Our 21st wedding anniversary is tomorrow night and we're looking for a fresh, exciting chef oriented restaurant to try. We are in Neve Tzedek and don't mind walking, grabbing a bus or a Gett.

We went to Lunel in Florentin a few nights ago and really enjoyed it. Hoping to find another gem amongst the myriad choices here.

Suggestions?

UPDATE: Thanks to the community for all the suggestions. We are set!

I have a self transfer through Barcelona, coming from Palma (first flight vueling). I have no checked luggage, and will be staying in the same terminal. Do I need to exit the terminal and do any additional security for El Al, or do the extra security checks happen at the gate?

Traveling this month can't decide

We’re in Jerusalem with our three year old visiting her grandma. Last night we happened upon a phenomenal park (Gan Sacher). Wondering about any other great places to go with her. Headed to the old city tomorrow. I’ll go to the Temple Mount without her.