Airlines Operating in and out of Tel Aviv Amidst Conflict
Many airlines that serve Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, the main international gateway to Israel. While some airlines have decided to suspend their flights to and from Israel due to security concerns, others have continued to operate, albeit with some adjustments and precautions.
According to Al Jazeera, some of the airlines that have paused or cancelled their flights to Israel. Despite the ongoing conflict with Hamas, several airlines have maintained their flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, while some have decided to suspend their services.
Airlines that have suspended their flights to Ben Gurion: Delta, United, American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India, Lufthansa, LOT Polish, Swiss Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, British Airways, among others.
Airlines that continue operations to and from Tel Aviv are El Al and:
- Israir: Operating routes include Athens, Larnaca, Dubai, Rome, Budapest, Prague, Tbilisi, Batumi, Varna, Frankfurt, Paris, Baku, and Istanbul. Israir is also facilitating daily flights from the Ramon airport to destinations such as Athens, Vienna, Oslo, Paris, and London.
- Arkia: Routes include Athens, Larnaca, Amsterdam, Dubai, Tbilisi, Budapest, Warsaw, and Sofia.
- Blue Bird Airways: Services routes like Athens, Larnaca, and Crete.
- TUS Airways: Operating flights between Athens and Larnaca.
- Flydubai: Provides two daily flights to Dubai and services from Dubai to Israel.
- Etihad: Operates flights between Israel and Abu Dhabi.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an “extreme caution” notice for airlines flying over Israel airspace, and has advised them to coordinate with the Israeli authorities before entering or departing the country.
These details underscore the resilience of the Israeli aviation sector and the strategic importance of Ben Gurion Airport as a key hub in the region. The situation remains dynamic, and travelers are advised to check with airlines directly for the most current flight information.
Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, israelnationalnews.com, aljazeera.com