The Maldives, a small archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean, has become a big hit among Israeli tourists in recent years.
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Although many believe the Maldives is a particularly expensive and hard-to-reach destination, Israeli travel company Caminos has announced the upcoming launch of direct flights, using Air Seychelles aircraft, from the Jewish state to the Maldives.
Until now, when traveling to the Maldives, one first had to fly through Dubai or the Republic of Seychelles, for example, as direct flights were unavailable. Now, however, Caminos has said it will operate five direct flights every Monday from September 6 until October 4. Ticket prices will start at $995.
It's important to note there will be a one-hour stop-over in Seychelles on the return flight to Israel, in which passengers will not be allowed to leave the plane.
Caminos will offer various packages including accommodations at five-star resorts in the Maldives. The packages will begin at $1,750 for one week including the flight. For a better hotel, travelers will be able to pay $2,750, including air travel.
The flight from Israel to the Maldives is around 8.5 hours long without a stop-over, and around 10 hours on the return leg (with the one-hour stop-over).
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