{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ATH-IL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ATH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Athens",
      "fullCity": "Athens, Greece",
      "airport": "Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IL",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Israel"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Israel can I fly to from Athens?",
        "answer": "From Athens you can fly non-stop to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, which serves as the main gateway for Jerusalem and the coast. Eilat Ramon Airport is reachable with a connection, usually through Tel Aviv or sometimes via Larnaca. Choose Tel Aviv for central Israel and Jerusalem, or connect to Eilat for Red Sea resorts."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Athens to Tel Aviv take about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. One-stop routes are uncommon for this short trip and would significantly increase travel time, typically to 5 hours or more. Eastbound and westbound durations are nearly identical."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Athens to Tel Aviv. Airlines such as Aegean, Israir, and El Al operate this route, with a flight time of about 2 hours. If you are heading to other Israeli cities like Eilat, you would typically connect through Tel Aviv."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "From Athens to Israel you can fly nonstop on Aegean, Israir, Arkia, or El Al. One-stop options include Turkish Airlines via Istanbul."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "Midweek travel (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be cheaper on this route, with Wednesday showing the lowest average fare, while Saturday is the priciest day to depart. Late-night flights offer the cheapest time of day to fly. Peak summer and major holidays are usually more expensive than off-peak periods.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Israel?",
        "answer": "Top cities in Israel include Tel Aviv for beaches and nightlife, Jerusalem for history and holy sites, Haifa for the Baha'i Gardens, Eilat for Red Sea diving and Nazareth for Christian pilgrimage. Most are reachable by train or short domestic flight from Ben Gurion Airport."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Israel of up to 90 days. You will receive a free entry card upon arrival. Entry rules can change, so check official sources before travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Israel are best to fly into from Athens?",
        "answer": "From Athens to Israel, Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv is the primary international gateway with the most flights and best onward connections by train, bus, or car to Jerusalem and other cities. Ramon Airport near Eilat is an alternative for direct access to Red Sea resorts and desert tourism, though it has far fewer options from Athens and is mainly served by seasonal or low-cost carriers."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Israel?",
        "answer": "For Israel, March to May and October to early November offer comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than the hot, crowded summer months, especially in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem."
      }
    }
  }
}