Israeli travelers planning to fly to Dubai—or use it as a stopover en route to destinations across Asia—will need to keep looking for alternatives. Flydubai is extending the suspension of all flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai once again.
Over the weekend, the carrier announced it’s canceling flights through November 15, roughly a month beyond the previous cutoff date. That means anyone hoping to fly with the airline in early November will have to change plans, at least for now.
In a notice sent to Israeli travel agents, the company said all flights on the route will be canceled between November 1 and November 15. It’s the latest extension of the suspension—the previous deadline had been set for the end of October. As of now, Flydubai hasn’t set a date for resuming service to Ben Gurion Airport, so it’s unclear when passengers will be able to book flights on the route again.
The decision affects not just those heading to Dubai for vacation, but also travelers who relied on Flydubai’s connecting flights to countries across Asia. For them, the cancellations may require rerouting, finding another carrier, and sometimes adjusting travel dates and costs. Anyone holding tickets for this period should check with the airline or their travel agent about rebooking and refund options.
Investigations are still ongoing, and there’s no clear timeline for the carrier’s return to the Israel route. Until the company issues another update, passengers are advised to check their flight status and not rely on earlier schedules.