Canadian Medical Travel Coordination
Quick Facts
Last updated: June 2026
Visa for Canadians
No tourist visa for stays up to 90 days. Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization before departure, applied for at least 72 hours ahead. Passport valid at least 90 days beyond entry. Official ETA-IL portal
Official language and hospital languages
Hebrew is the official language. English is widely spoken, and leading hospitals run international patient units with coordinators and translators.
Currency
Israeli New Shekel (ILS). Cards are accepted broadly and ATMs are widely available.
Flights from Canada to Israel
The main hospital city is Tel Aviv, served by Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), where the leading international patient hospitals are based. Air Canada flies direct from Toronto, and a new non-stop service from Montreal is set to begin in June 2026.
from Toronto (YYZ)
to Tel Aviv (TLV)
Direct: Yes
Flight time: About 10h 45m
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 1,870 / peak CAD 2,090 and up
from Vancouver (YVR)
to Tel Aviv (TLV)
Direct: No, one stop
Flight time: About 14h 35m and up
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD from 2,020
from Calgary (YYC)
to Tel Aviv (TLV)
Direct: No, one stop
Flight time: About 14h and up
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD from 2,036
from Montreal (YUL)
to Tel Aviv (TLV)
Direct: Yes
Flight time: About 10h 10m
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD from 1,840, higher in summer
Fares are indicative and shift with season and booking lead time. Summer is the most expensive window, and spring and autumn tend to be lower.
Where to Stay
International patients typically stay in central Tel Aviv, close to the main hospitals and within easy reach of Ben Gurion Airport, in walkable districts near the seafront. Israel has a Mediterranean climate, so spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November, are the most comfortable times for recovery. Peak summer, July and August, brings heat and humidity that can be harder during recovery, and hotel rates are at their highest in August.
3-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD around 195
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Per week, 7 nights
CAD around 1,365
4-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD 320 to 340
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Per week, 7 nights
CAD 2,240 to 2,380
5-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD 650 to 710
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Per week, 7 nights
CAD 4,550 to 4,970
Safety and Travel
The Government of Canada currently advises avoiding all travel to Israel because of the regional security situation. This is a temporary status tied to current events, not a reflection of Israel's medical system, and we will update this page as soon as conditions allow. While this advisory is in effect, we are not coordinating travel to Israel, and obtaining valid travel insurance for a new trip is generally not possible because insurers treat the situation as a known circumstance.
The information on this page describes Israel's established role in care for international patients, for planning purposes. Please review the current advisory before making any decision: Government of Canada travel advisory for Israel
Featured Treatments in Israel
Israel has long been a recognized destination for international patients, with leading Tel Aviv hospitals ranked among the world's best and reported figures of roughly 30,000 medical travelers a year before the pandemic. Its strengths are concentrated in a few areas where the country has genuine, documented depth.
Fertility and IVF
​Israel performs the highest number of IVF cycles per capita in the world, a figure confirmed in peer-reviewed research, reflecting decades of clinical volume and expertise. Fertility care is available in Canada, but public funding is limited and varies by province, so many Canadians pay privately at home. For patients weighing private fertility care, Israel combines deep experience with transparent costs.
Orthopedic Surgery
Israeli centers perform high volumes of joint replacement and spinal surgery, with robotic and navigation-assisted techniques at major hospitals. Orthopedic surgery is available in Canada but carries some of the longest public wait times in the country, which is why many patients look abroad for knee and hip procedures.​
Learn more about orthopedic solutions with Maple Med Global
Oncology
Israel's major hospitals are established cancer referral centers, including for complex care such as bone marrow transplantation, with internationally recognized programs. Cancer care in Canada is one of the faster areas of the public system, so the reason to consider Israel is usually access to a specific technology, a clinical trial, or a second opinion rather than speed.​
Learn more about oncological care with Maple Med Global
​​​​Cardiac Care
Leading Israeli hospitals run established programs for complex cardiac surgery and catheterization. Urgent cardiac care in Canada is prioritized and seen quickly, so Israel is most relevant for elective cases or a second opinion.
​Learn more about cardiology services with Maple Med Global ​
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Costs and Canadian Wait Times
The value of treatment in Israel is best understood against Canadian wait times. The Fraser Institute's 2025 report records a national median wait of 28.6 weeks from referral to treatment, with orthopedic surgery at 48.6 weeks. The price ranges below are indicative and vary widely by hospital and case complexity.
Knee replacement (total)
Israel: CAD 24,000 to 54,000
Canada, public wait: Orthopedic surgery, Fraser Institute 2025 median 48.6 weeks
Hip replacement
Israel: CAD up to 50,000
Canada, public wait: Orthopedic surgery, Fraser Institute 2025 median 48.6 weeks
Heart bypass (CABG)
Israel: CAD around 41,000
Canada, public wait: Cardiovascular surgery, urgent cases prioritized in Canada
Final quotes are confirmed per case.
Leading Internationally Accredited Hospitals in Israel
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Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, JCI accredited
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Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), Tel Aviv, JCI accredited
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This list is informational. Hospital selection for each patient depends on diagnosis, complexity, and treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
For general questions about Canadian health insurance coverage abroad, complication insurance, follow-up care after returning to Canada, and trip planning, see our General FAQ
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