Stranded Israelis told not to head to Larnaca or Athens in hopes of finding flights home, airspace remains closed

Authorities cautions stranded Israelis against proactively traveling to Larnaca or Athens as they seek gateways to return home, emphasizing that Israeli airspace remains closed for takeoffs and landings until further notice.

“There is no recommendation for Israelis staying abroad to travel to Larnaca or Athens at this stage, intending to board a flight back to Israel from there,” the Israel Airport Authority says. “Even when the security establishment allows the resumption of flights, the rate of flights will be limited to minimize risks and maintain the safety of passengers and aircraft.”

“Passengers can expect to wait for days until a return flight is actually possible,” the airport authority says.

The authority is asking Israelis stranded abroad to “act responsibly, to wait for official updates.”