Armenia airlines launching direct flights to Israel

Armenia airlines has obtained a permit to launch flights from Yerevan to Israel, the General Department of Civil Aviation said.

The deal became possible following lengthy negotiations between the GDCA and relevant authorities in Israel, the Department posted on its Facebook age.

Yerevan-Tel Aviv-Yerevan flights will be carried out twice per week - on Thursdays and Sundays - starting from May 17, ARKA reported.

The department added that direct flights to Israel will help boost Armenia’s tourism sector and further develop the country’s economy.