Air France, KLM Expand Budapest Flights to Paris and Amsterdam for Summer 2025 as Arkia Launches Seasonal Tel Aviv–Lake Balaton Route from June 2

Arkia Israeli Airlines will launch seasonal flights between Lake Balaton and Tel Aviv from June 2 to September 29, with twice-weekly services on Mondays and Fridays.

Arkia Israeli Airlines is preparing to launch new seasonal flights between Lake Balaton’s Sármellék Airport and Tel Aviv, Israel, offering travelers a unique route this summer. Starting June 2 and running through September 29, the airline will operate flights twice a week, every Monday and Friday, connecting Hungary’s iconic lake region with Israel’s bustling coastal city.

The flights will depart from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport at 6:00 AM, arriving in Sármellék at 8:25 AM. The return leg, IZ 1294, will leave Sármellék at 9:55 AM and land back at Ben Gurion Airport at 2:10 PM. Arkia will operate these routes using a fleet of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft, which will be provided with crews from Smartwings and FlyLili Airlines.

This new flight service will bring more options for travelers eager to explore the picturesque region of Lake Balaton, one of Europe’s favorite summer destinations, while also providing increased connectivity to Israel.

Air France and KLM Increase Flight Frequency to Budapest for Summer 2025

Air France and KLM are making significant changes to their summer 2025 operations with increased flight offerings to Budapest, reflecting the rising demand for travel to the Hungarian capital. Air France, the French flagship airline, will operate 20 weekly flights between Budapest Airport and Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport. This expansion aims to provide travelers with more flexibility and greater access to Paris and other destinations within the airline’s extensive global network of 190 destinations.

Similarly, KLM, the Dutch national carrier, will enhance its services to Budapest with 35 weekly flights to and from Amsterdam, operating until the end of October. These flights will serve as a vital link between Budapest and the Netherlands, boosting tourism and business travel. Travelers between the two cities will board the modern Airbus A321neo, offering a spacious 227-seat configuration, including 36 business class and 191 economy seats, ensuring a comfortable travel experience for all passengers.

These increases in flight frequency from both airlines will meet the growing demand for connectivity between Budapest and two of Europe’s major hubs, while providing travelers with enhanced choices for summer 2025 travel.

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