Israel

For full 2021 data, please visit our 2021 inbound page and for the latest quarterly data please visit our UK and regional data pages.

Global context


Measure	2019
International tourism expenditure (US$bn)	8.2
Global rank for international tourism expenditure	40
Number of outbound visits (m)	9.0
Most visited destination	Poland
Most visited destination in Western Europe	France

Key demographic and economic data


Measure	2021
Population (m)	8.8
GDP per capita PPP (US$)	42,027
Annual average GDP growth over past decade (%)	3.6
Annual GDP growth (%)	7.9

Inbound visits to Britain from Israel

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Access to Britain from Israel


Measure	2019
Weekly aircraft departures	65
Weekly seat capacity	13,989
Airports with direct routes in Israel	2
Airports with direct routes in Britain	5

Out of the 7 airlines that operate the Israel to Britain route, El Al served the most departing seats
Since 2009, there has been a 28% increase in weekly seat capacity from Israel to Britain
In 2019, the highest share of departing seats came from the Tel Aviv to London Heathrow route, with a 53% share
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a 64% reduction in direct seat capacity from Israel to the UK in 2020, and 2021 was 63% behind pre-COVID levels
The current reduced rate of Air Passenger Duty for visitors departing Britain for Israel is £84

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