{
  "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 on multiple airlines. One-stop connections via Istanbul or European hubs reach Eilat Ramon Airport for Red Sea access. Tel Aviv serves central Israel and Jerusalem, while Eilat is best for resort stays."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Athens to Tel Aviv take about 1 hour 50 minutes eastbound and roughly 2 hours westbound. Most travelers heading to other Israeli cities connect through Tel Aviv, with total travel times typically under 4 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "Yes. Non-stop flights from Athens to Tel Aviv are available, operated by several airlines including Aegean Airlines, El Al, and Israir. Flight time is about 2 hours eastbound. If you prefer other Israeli cities, a connection via Tel Aviv or a European hub is common, with total times around 5–7 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "From Athens to Israel airlines include Aegean, El Al, Israir, Arkia, plus one-stop options like Turkish Airlines, Pegasus or Cyprus Airways via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "Midweek flights — especially Monday and Wednesday — tend to be the cheapest days to fly from Athens to Tel Aviv, while late-night departures often offer the lowest fares. Peak summer months and major holidays drive prices higher, so traveling in the shoulder seasons and avoiding Friday/Saturday departures can help you save.",
        "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."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "For flights from Athens to Tel Aviv, booking about 6–10 weeks ahead typically offers a good balance of availability and price on this short-haul route, though you can often find reasonable fares as close as 3–4 weeks out outside of peak holiday periods.",
        "methodology": "Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Israel?",
        "answer": "In Israel, top cities include Jerusalem for religious sites, Tel Aviv for beaches and nightlife, Haifa for the Baha'i Gardens, and Eilat for Red Sea diving. Most are reachable by train or short flights from Ben Gurion Airport."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Athens to Israel?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Israel for tourism typically do not need a visa in advance and are granted a free 90-day entry permit upon arrival. No electronic travel authorization is currently required, but entry rules can change, so verify with official sources before your trip."
      },
      "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 flight options and excellent rail and road links to Jerusalem and Haifa. Ramon Airport near Eilat serves the Red Sea resort area but has limited connections and no direct trains."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Israel?",
        "answer": "For Israel, March to May and September to November offer comfortable temperatures and fewer visitors than summer, with pleasant weather in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem."
      }
    }
  }
}