Arkia Cancels Regular Flights Until March 28, Offers Bangkok Route

Planning a trip to Israel from Southeast Asia? Here’s an important update that could affect your travel plans. Arkia Airlines has announced the cancellation of all regular flights until March 28, but there’s some good news for travelers from Thailand and Vietnam.

The Israeli airline is maintaining a special flight schedule for the next two weeks, specifically serving routes between Tel Aviv and destinations in the Far East. This includes Bangkok and Hanoi connections, which could be helpful if you’re planning to visit Israel from these cities.

Here’s what you need to know: all flights on this special schedule will include an operational stop in Larnaca, Cyprus. While this adds travel time, it keeps air connectivity open between Israel and these popular Asian destinations during this period.

If you’re booking travel from Bangkok or Hanoi to Israel, check with Arkia directly for availability and updated schedules. For travelers coming from other destinations, you’ll want to look at alternative airlines serving Ben Gurion Airport during this period.