Thousands of persons have already purchased tickets to fly to Uman, to the tziyun of Rav Nachman for Rosh Hashanah. It appears buying a ticket now ensures the lowest possible price. There is also a considerable difference in price between a direct flight and one with a stopover.

The Ladaat website reports that a group of core Breslov Chassidim have decided to look into buying tickets early to ensure a spot and save money. It appears those buying tickets now are spending a bit more than $200 and the word is spread by word of mouth. They purchased tickets a few weeks ago however, the airline ten announced it made an error and canceled also the bookings.

Now the chassidim report having purchased tickets for $300-$400, depending on the length of the flight and stopovers. Direct flights are a bit over three hours to the Kiev Airport, but at these prices, with stops, the flight will in fact be about six hours.

Ladaat adds one can book a flight for $410 around Rosh Hashanah time that leaves Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv at 19:20, which arrives in Kiev at 02;20. One can book this online on one’s own, without a travel agent.

However, Ukraine Airlines from Tel Aviv to Kiev direct will cost $801 on the same date and the flight is three hours and 15 minutes.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)