13/04/2026
Airports Resume Operations... Here are the details of the returning airlines and their schedules
As part of the expansion of air traffic, foreign airlines continue to resume operations at Ben Gurion Airport.
The following airlines will resume operations this week:
Today (April 12, 2026) – Bulgarian Airlines (VBB) resumes operations with a daily flight operated by Blue Bird
Tuesday (April 14, 2026) – TUS Airways
Wednesday (April 15, 2026) – Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines
Thursday (April 16, 2026) – Hainan Airlines
Friday (April 17, 2026) – Red Wings
Georgian Airways and FlyOne Armenia
Advanced negotiations are underway for the return of additional airlines, including flydubai, during the week.
Activity is expanding gradually and in accordance with the instructions of security authorities and the Ministry of Transportation.
Due to the weekend and holidays in Europe, a clearer picture of the activity is expected in the coming days.
The public is urged to follow updates directly with the airlines before heading to the airport.
Minister of Transportation and Road Safety, Brigadier General (Res.) Miri Regev:
"We are working intensively to expand air traffic and restore the aviation sector to full operation. The return of foreign airlines will allow the Israeli public to resume travel to a wider range of destinations, and we will continue working to increase the number of flights and diversify the destinations."
Moshe Ben-Zaken, Director General of the Ministry of Transportation:
"The return of foreign airlines is the result of intensive work led by Minister of Transportation Miri Regev with counterparts in other countries and with regulatory bodies in Israel and around the world. We are working to ensure the continuity of air traffic and maintain the stability of the sector, while constantly monitoring the security situation."
Yiftach Ron-Tal, Chairman of the Airports Authority:
"The return of foreign airlines reflects confidence in the Israeli aviation system and its ability to cope even in complex times. We will continue to support this process and ensure a safe and efficient operational infrastructure."
