Flights from Philippines to Israel — Visa, Best Time, Routes | 2026

Flights from the Philippines to Israel

Ang Israel ay high OFW corridor — predominantly caregivers for elderly Israelis, estimated 50,000+ kabayan nationwide. El Al (LY) ang only direct carrier with MNL-TLV via Bangkok tag, 3x weekly. Visa-free 90 days for tourism, B-1 work visa for caregivers. Off-peak roundtrip economy: PHP 55,000-78,000.

Visa for Philippine passport holders

Philippine passport holders enjoy 90 days visa-free entry to Israel for tourism, business, religious pilgrimage, at family visit. Stamp lang sa Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) — actually a printed entry slip lieu of passport stamp, dahil isang Arab/Muslim country may refuse entry kapag may Israel stamp. Required: passport 6-month validity, return ticket, proof of accommodation, at financial means. Para sa OFW caregivers, ang B-1 work visa ang ruta — sponsored by licensed Israeli manpower agency, processed in coordination with POEA-accredited Philippine recruitment partner. Initial contract usually 2 years extendable to 5, salary ~ILS 6,000-7,500/month. Holy Land pilgrims often go on tour-package basis with religious group leaders. Always verify current requirements with the Israel Embassy.

This is general information based on public consular guidance — verify current requirements with the Israel embassy or your travel agent before booking. Not legal advice.

Routes from PH airports

El Al ang only carrier with semi-direct service — MNL-BKK-TLV tag flight, 3x weekly. Alternative: connect via DOH (Qatar Airways) o DXB (Emirates) — minsan mas mura at mas frequent options.

Best time to fly

Cheapest pockets are late January through February at mid-September through October (post-Sukkot), with PHP 55,000-65,000 roundtrip on El Al. Avoid Holy Week (March-April Easter) — pilgrim traffic from Pilipinas spikes fares to PHP 95,000-120,000. Jewish High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot — September-October) also tightens seats. Pasko-New Year (Dec 15-Jan 5) busy with caregiver vacations. Spring (March-May) magagandang panahon sa Holy Land sites; summer (Jun-Aug) sobrang init sa Negev at Dead Sea. Book 12-16 weeks ahead.

Currency & on-the-ground budget tips

ILS 1 ≈ PHP 17.30 as of May 2026. Budget kabayan: PHP 4,500-6,000 per day sa Tel Aviv (hostel, sherut taxi, falafel + shawarma street meals). Mid-range: PHP 9,000-13,500 (3-star hotel, sit-down meals). Israel ang one of more expensive Middle East destinations — Tel Aviv among top-30 globally for cost-of-living. Jerusalem at Galilee mas mura kaysa coastal Tel Aviv. Cash ILS + Visa/Mastercard universal; tipping 10-15% expected.

OFW corridor notes

Israel ang ikatlong-pinakamalaking OFW corridor sa Middle East after Saudi Arabia at UAE — over 50,000 caregivers nationwide, predominantly female, taking care of elderly Israeli citizens. Vacation cycles: caregivers typically allowed 2-3 weeks home leave per year, often around Pasko/New Year o family emergencies. El Al’s BKK-tag is the kabayan favorite kasi familiar ang flight pattern at may Tagalog-speaking flight attendants on Manila-leg sectors. Banking remittance via BDO, BPI, at LBC — many caregivers send ILS 4,000-5,000 monthly to family. Manpower agencies sa Pasay at Cubao ang main recruitment hubs.

FAQ

Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Israel? Oo po — 90 days visa-free for tourism. Caregivers need B-1 work visa via agency.

Magkano ang flight Manila to Tel Aviv? El Al via BKK tag ~PHP 55,000-78,000 roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 90,000-120,000.

May direct flight ba sa Israel? El Al MNL-BKK-TLV, 3x weekly. Walang fully nonstop. ~11 hours block including stop.

Caregiver visa process — paano? B-1 work visa via POEA-accredited agency, contract 2 years extendable, ~ILS 6,000-7,500/month salary.

Sulit ba ang pilgrim package o DIY? Pilgrim package mas safe at structured for first-timers; DIY mas tipid pero need preparation sa security check-ins.

Related

• Manila to Tel Aviv city pair guide →
• Manila airport (MNL) →
• OFW caregiver visa process →
• Holy Land pilgrim travel guide →

Updated 9 May 2026. About the author →.