Israel's flag carrier suspends Moscow flights over security concerns: Reports
The airline cited developments in Russian airspace and said passengers on the canceled June 25 flight can choose alternative options.
- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. suspended flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow, citing "developments in the airspace over Russia" as Ukrainian drone attacks intensify.
- Intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow prompted the move, as a broad assault last week involving 555 drones forced regional airports to delay or cancel flights.
- Suspending operations is rare for EL AL, which carries more than 6.5 million passengers annually and has only halted this route twice since the war began.
- Political analyst Abbas Gallyamov argued the suspension highlights the war's impact on daily life, writing, "Israelis are afraid to fly to Russia—not the other way around."
- The airline will reassess operations next week, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov threatened that "Massive attacks against Ukraine" would soon be carried out.
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Israel's El Al suspends flights to Moscow amid Ukrainian drone strikes
While El Al did not provide a specific reason for suspending its flights to the Russian capital, there has been a significant increase in drone attacks on Moscow, carried out by Ukraine, in recent weeks
Israel's flag carrier suspends Moscow flights over security concerns: Reports
Israel's flag carrier El Al announced Thursday that it is temporarily suspending flights to Moscow over security concerns following an escalation in Ukrainian attacks inside Russian airspace.
EL AL Airlines will suspend its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights for the coming days due to developments between Russia and Ukraine and recent aviation incidents in the region, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
El Al Airlines Halts Flights Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
El Al Airlines will temporarily suspend its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights due to the escalating situation between Russia and Ukraine and recent aviation incidents. The airline will review the situation next week and inform passengers about any changes, with reassurances of legal compliance and alternative arrangements.
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