UAE completes transfer of 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv after flydubai suspension
Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that it has completed the transfer of passengers to Tel Aviv, following the temporary suspension of flydubai flights to that destination. A total of 37 flights were operated from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport since Friday, 2nd October, 2026, carrying 7,479 passengers. The relevant authorities in the country…
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in Abu Dhabi has successfully completed the transfer of 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv, following the temporary suspension of flydubai flights to the Israeli destination. This action was taken after 37 flights operated from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport since October 2nd, 2026, carried a total of 7,479 passengers.
The relevant authorities in the United Arab Emirates granted permits to Israeli carriers, alongside flights operated by Etihad Airways, as part of the measures taken to provide travel options for passengers during the suspension period. GCAA confirmed that the coordination for returning passengers stranded by the disrupted flights has been finalized, and they have returned to their respective destinations.
Etihad Airways has continued to operate its scheduled flights to Tel Aviv, thereby expanding the available travel options for passengers. GCAA remains in coordination with all relevant authorities and airlines to ensure the continuity of air transport and passenger service.
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