Israel’s US Embassy Warns: If You Want to Leave Israel, Leave Now

As of March 29, the only available commercial flight departing Ben Gurion Airport to the United States is on United Airlines, but it is subject to change at any time.  El Al announced a temporary suspension of flights from March 26 to April 4.  To the best of our knowledge, there are no flights available at this time from Ben Gurion Airport to other destinations which may provide connections to the United States.

U.S. citizens who live in or seek to travel to the United States should arrange for immediate departure to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain in Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza for an indefinite period. Further cancellations and suspensions can occur with little or no warning, making availability limited and unpredictable. Your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite timeframe.

The Embassy is not able to assist with arranging commercial travel options. If your travel has been disrupted or to make travel arrangements, please contact your airline: United Airlines (Local: 03-5116787, U.S.: 18002258610) or El Al (Local: 03-9771111)

Please check the U.S. Embassy Jerusalem COVID-19 website for future updates and enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so the U.S. Embassy can contact you with updated information and in an emergency.

Actions to Take: 

• Encourage all U.S. citizens to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency.
• Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
  14 David Flusser St.
  Jerusalem
  Telephone: +972-2-630-4000
  E-mail: JerusalemACS@state.gov
  Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/
• U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv
  71 HaYarkon St.
  Tel Aviv
  Telephone: +972-3-519-7575
  E-mail: TelAvivACS@state.gov
  Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747or 202-501-4444
• Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Country Information
• Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Travel Advisory
• Enroll in Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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