Air India will resume its direct flight service between New Delhi and Tel Aviv starting January 1, 2026, operating five flights a week from Sunday to Thursday with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The direct flights are designed to reduce travel time to about five and a half hours via a secure, shorter route over Saudi Arabian airspace, enhancing convenience for both business and leisure travelers. This move marks a significant boost to India-Israel tourism, trade, and cultural ties, emphasizing the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. The Israel Ministry of Tourism has welcomed the development as a game-changer, aimed at attracting more high-spending Indian tourists. Additionally, Israeli carrier Arkia Airlines plans to restart direct flights to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Goa, further strengthening bilateral connectivity. This renewed air link underscores deepening cooperation between these innovation-driven economies.