Air India announced it is canceling all flights to Israel through the end of August, effectively cutting service for the entire summer season. The move is particularly significant given that there is currently no regular direct flight connecting Israel and India.
2+The decision comes just as Ben Gurion Airport is seeing a gradual recovery in operations. In recent weeks, Terminal 1 has returned to full service, and many foreign airlines have begun restoring routes to Israel after a period of cutbacks and cancellations due to the security situation.
American and European carriers are also bringing back some service to Israel, with several flights already operating again and others planning further expansion later this summer. Against this backdrop, Air India’s decision stands out—the carrier was supposed to offer a key connection between Israel and the Indian subcontinent, a destination that has become increasingly popular among Israelis in recent years.
2+Currently, there is no regular direct route between Israel and India. Travel between the two countries relies mainly on connections through stopover destinations in Europe and the Gulf. The current cancellation extends the period during which this market remains without direct service.
2+The airline did not specify the exact reasons for the extended cancellation, but the decision affects the peak tourism and travel season—especially during the summer months when demand for flights to India is relatively high.