Romanian carrier AnimaWings will launch a new scheduled route between Tel Aviv and Bucharest on Sunday, October 5, with the inaugural flight departing at 9:40 p.m., the airline said in a statement.
The carrier, represented in Israel by Tal Aviation Group, will initially operate three weekly flights on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays with 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Regular departure times are scheduled for Sundays at 10:40 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:55 a.m., according to the statement. Passengers will receive free seat selection and check-in, plus a hand-baggage allowance that includes an 8-kg trolley and an additional 4-kg personal item.
'A strategic destination'
AnimaWings described Israel as a strategic destination and said it is tailoring services for local travelers, including a Hebrew-language support center and dedicated group services. The airline also highlighted single-ticket connections from Bucharest to Romanian cities such as Cluj, Iași, Oradea, Timișoara, and Suceava, as well as to international hubs including Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Prague, and Stockholm.
“‘AnimaWings’ means ‘Wings of the Heart’. Israel is one of our closest friends, and we are committed to strengthening the ties between our countries and supporting the Romanian community in Israel,” AnimaWings president Marius Pandel said. “We plan to expand the number of flights and offer flexible and affordable solutions for students, seniors, business travelers, and tourists.”
Guy Taler, managing director of Tal Aviation Israel, said the new route “offers a combination of competitive pricing and high-quality service,” noting growing demand for travel between Israel and Romania. Since the beginning of 2025, more than 300,000 passengers have flown from Israel to Romania, the statement said, citing Israel Airports Authority data.
AnimaWings, founded in 2020 and part of Romania’s Memento Group, said it is expanding its fleet and plans to add Airbus A220 aircraft.