Ayelet Topaz is an experienced businesswoman, a board member of the Chamber of Commerce, and an active member for nearly a decade. Her professional journey began in Cyprus, where she lived for five years and was involved in the local real estate sector.

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, she turned to the field of international private aviation and currently serves as the exclusive representative in Israel of the JetsetVip Group – an international company specializing in luxury private flights to selected destinations across Europe, the UK, the UAE, the Greek Islands, the USA, and of course – the Israel–Cyprus route.

A Tailored Flight to Cyprus

Cyprus’s proximity, accessibility, and Israeli-friendly environment have made private flights a highly attractive option for businesspeople – such as real estate investors. But not only them. The service is considered ideal for those whose tight schedules make regular flights (especially unreliable charters) impractical for quick, last-minute trips to the neighboring island.

Private flights are also suited for luxury vacations for families or groups of friends – bachelor parties, weddings, honeymoons, and even proposals. Naturally, they can also be used for medical evacuations when necessary.

Private flights eliminate queues and tedious security checks, offering instead a high-level service experience, saving valuable hours on waiting and transfers, and most importantly – **customizing flight schedules** to the passenger’s needs. All company flights depart and arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, with an optional landing/departure from Haifa (subject to aircraft size) available at an extra charge.

The flights operate via the Fattal Terminal – a private luxury terminal designated for private aviation. Passengers are personally assisted by a professional ground team, ensuring **efficient, discreet, and premium service**. This allows for arriving just an hour before departure, with no delays, a luxurious buffet, meeting rooms – all in a quiet and respectful atmosphere.

Costs naturally vary depending on aircraft type and number of passengers, ranging from **$12,000 to $19,000 per direction for the entire jet**. Smaller jets seat 7–8 passengers, larger ones 11–16. There are no weight limits, but luggage size is restricted due to the compact cabin space.

A Private Jet – Yes, You Can

You too can fly private – at half price. Often, private jets are booked for one-way trips only, creating a return leg that is flown empty – known in the industry as an **Empty Leg**. This opens a rare opportunity to fly private at **up to 50% off** the regular price.

Admittedly, this requires flexibility with the departure and landing times of the original customer, but for those who are, it’s a highly attractive offer. Ayelet manages a dedicated WhatsApp group, “Private Flight TLV–Larnaca”, where interested travelers can receive updates on dates, hours, and destinations – and catch a spot on flights already scheduled.

The Israel–Cyprus Chamber of Commerce from Ayelet’s Perspective

Having once lived on the island, Ayelet is well-connected to all relevant communities – both the local business, public, and governmental sectors in Cyprus, and the Israeli and Jewish communities there. That’s why she sees the Israel–Cyprus Chamber of Commerce as the ideal entity that maintains **dynamism, growth, activity, innovation**, and **ongoing involvement** in business processes.

For example, her ties with the Cyprus Embassy team in Israel are based on long-standing personal friendships. In her view, being a member of the Chamber is an opportunity to **be part of the business**, with immediate, trustworthy, and high-quality assistance on various matters. Furthermore, the Chamber acts as a **reliable filter** – allowing her to know exactly who she’s dealing with in Cyprus.

And naturally, **membership opens doors**. For instance, during Operation “Iron Swords,” Ayelet had an important flight requiring landing at Ben Gurion Airport while it was closed. Her appeal to the Ministry of Transport received a respectful response – **simply because she identified herself as a member of the Israel–Cyprus Chamber of Commerce**. And that’s just one example among many.