The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/overflights/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:19:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png overflights | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/overflights/ 32 32 US pushes Oman to follow Saudi Arabia in allowing Israeli flights to use airspace https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-pushes-oman-to-follow-saudi-arabia-in-allowing-israeli-flights-to-use-airspace/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:27:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2877349 Middle East diplomats say progress made in effort; Riyadh's decision has proven largely symbolic, as flights to the Far East also need Omani airspace to cut time

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]]> In first, Israeli plane flies over Saudi airspace to non-Gulf destination https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-israeli-plane-flies-over-saudi-airspace-to-non-gulf-destination/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:49:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2822857 Arkia flight IZ611 to Seychelles flies along Saudi's Red Sea shores, reducing travel time by 20 minutes; more substantial reductions to routes will require use of Oman's airspace

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]]> Israeli airlines said prodding Saudis to already allow overflights this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-airlines-said-prodding-saudis-to-permit-flights-over-airspace-this-week/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 01:02:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2800401&preview=true&preview_id=2800401 According to TV report, El Al and Arkia are asking to reroute flights to destinations in East Asia to shorten flight times, but haven't heard back yet from Riyadh

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]]> Contradicting Biden, Saudis deny opening of airspace is step toward ties with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/contradicting-biden-saudis-deny-opening-of-airspace-is-step-toward-ties-with-israel/ Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:58:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2800179 Riyadh's FM says move 'has nothing to do' with diplomatic relations; also states he's not aware of any talks on Israel-integrated air defense alliance, after US hailed notion

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]]> Biden hails ‘historic’ Saudi decision allowing Israeli flights over its airspace https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-applauds-historic-saudi-decision-allowing-israeli-flights-over-its-airspace/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 02:21:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2799355 US president says move is result of months of diplomacy between Washington and Riyadh; will speak on breakthrough later in the day in Jeddah

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]]> Report: Saudi Arabia to okay all overflights from Israel, and direct travel for hajj https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-saudi-arabia-may-ok-overflight-from-israel-allow-direct-travel-for-hajj/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:09:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2798403 Overflight approval would significantly shorten journeys to India, China and more; hajj okay would enable Israeli Muslim pilgrims to board direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca

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]]> Israel asks Saudi Arabia to allow direct flights for Muslim pilgrims on way to Mecca https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-asks-saudi-arabia-to-allow-direct-flights-for-muslim-pilgrims-on-way-to-mecca/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:20:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2794580 Kingdom currently allows pilgrims from Israel but requires them to travel through a third country; direct flights from Tel Aviv would cut costs by half, says Minister Esawi Frej

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]]> Israel to allow overflights to and from Qatar during soccer World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-allow-overflights-to-and-from-qatar-during-soccer-world-cup/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:03:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2781264&preview=true&preview_id=2781264 Agreement with Jordanian, European authorities to shorten flights comes after deal to allow Israelis to attend tournament in Nov.-Dec.

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]]> European countries block airspace to Russian flights, seek EU-wide ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-countries-block-airspace-to-russian-flights-seek-eu-wide-ban/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:19:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2710655 Growing list of nations, including some Scandinavians, Italy, Germany, France and Poland, essentially blocking flights to West, as Russia takes reciprocal action

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]]> Palestinians ‘pained’ by momentous Israeli-UAE flight https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-pained-by-momentous-israeli-uae-flight/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:25:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2378708 PA prime minister, Hamas condemn trip to Abu Dhabi by Israeli and US officials for discussions on normalization deal

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]]> Philippine Airlines seeking to use Saudi airspace for Israel-bound flights https://www.timesofisrael.com/philippine-airlines-seeking-to-use-saudi-airspace-for-israel-bound-flights/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:19:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1991120 Head of country's flag carrier says airline could launch direct Manila-Tel Aviv flights if it gets overflight rights from Riyadh

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]]> US officials: Israel struck weapons facility in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-reportedly-suspects-israeli-planes-struck-syria/ Sat, 04 May 2013 00:31:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=489804 CNN report quoting American sources says no indication target was chemical weapons; Lebanese media say Israel conducting flyovers for fourth consecutive day

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]]> Lebanon reports 8 IAF overflights in 14 hours https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-reports-8-iaf-overflights-in-14-hours/ Fri, 03 May 2013 15:09:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=489124 Beirut says Israeli warplanes flew all over the country; some said to be simulating attacks

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]]> Lebanon complains about new Israeli flyovers https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-complains-about-israeli-flyovers/ Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:23:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=458426 President asks UN and international community to put an end to repeated violations of airspace

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]]> Lebanese army accuses Israel of 17-hour overflights https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-army-accuses-israel-of-17-hour-overflights/ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:32:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=368626 Report that Israel sent 'spy' drones to South Lebanon twice follows repeated claims about IAF jets conducting mock sorties

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