Air India Plans Delhi–Tel Aviv Nonstop Flights From December 1
Air India is reported to resume non-stop flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv from 1 December 2026, restoring a direct air link between India and Israel.
According to reports carrying a statement from the Israel Ministry of Tourism, the airline plans to operate five weekly Boeing 777 services, scheduled from Sunday to Thursday. The proposed outbound service, AI139, would fly from Delhi to Tel Aviv, with AI140 operating the return journey.
For travellers departing from India, the route would remove the need for a connection through another Middle East or European airport. It may be particularly useful for passengers who can reach Delhi on Air India’s domestic network, although connection times, baggage arrangements and ticket conditions should be checked for each booking.
Check the operating schedule before making plans
Air India’s public Delhi–Tel Aviv route page currently advertises direct service, but it also notes that schedules and frequencies can change without notice. A dated Air India newsroom announcement specifically confirming the 1 December restart and the five-weekly timetable was not available at the time of research.
Travellers should therefore verify that their intended date is bookable on Air India’s own website, then recheck the flight status close to departure. The airline’s flight-status tool only provides live information shortly before travel, so a displayed future itinerary is not a guarantee that the service will operate unchanged.
India’s Israel travel advisory remains relevant
A restored flight does not change entry, security or travel-advice requirements. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs page for Israel still states that Indians are advised not to travel to Israel until further notice, citing the regional situation. Anyone considering the route should review the latest official advice, confirm airline flexibility and insurance coverage, and allow for the possibility of disruption or schedule changes.
Passengers should also check Israel’s current entry requirements directly with the relevant Israeli authorities and ensure that passport validity, visa requirements and any transit rules are in order before booking non-refundable travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reports citing the Israel Ministry of Tourism say the service is planned to resume on 1 December 2026. Confirm the date and availability directly with Air India before booking.
The reported plan is for five weekly Boeing 777 flights, from Sunday through Thursday. Frequency and timings remain subject to the airline’s published schedule.
They should first check the latest Indian government advice. The Ministry of External Affairs Israel advisory page says Indians are advised not to travel to Israel until further notice, and travellers must also meet Israel’s entry requirements.
