Exit Options from Israel for Tourists

The Voice of Chandigarh :

The “Safe Return” framework for outbound flights from Israel came into effect for all people currently in the country – Israeli citizens and tourists.

Those interested in leaving Israel by flight should contact Israeli airlines directly (El Al, Arkia, Israir, and Air Haifa) that have received approval to operate under this framework. Currently, according to the framework, each outbound flight from Israel will have up to 50 passengers only. This is part of security principles aimed at reducing the number of people and time spent at the airport.

It is also possible to leave Israel via sea passage.

Ticket purchases are made through shipping companies.

Additionally, it is possible to leave Israel through land crossings to Jordan and Egypt, and from there continue with international flights.

Land Crossing Details:

Taba crossing to Egypt (Begin) – open 24 hours
Jordan River crossing (Sheikh Hussein) near Beit She’an – 18:00-8:30
Yitzhak Rabin crossing (Arava) to Jordan near Eilat – 06:30-23:00
Allenby crossing (King Hussein) to Jordan near Jericho – 17:00-08:00 – This crossing is not open to Israeli passport holders.

Please check the operating hours of land crossings on the Israel Airports Authority website: https://www.iaa.gov.il/

Information from the Israel Airports Authority for passengers on outbound flights from Ben Gurion:

It is recommended to arrive two hours before departure, and not earlier
Flights will operate from Terminal 3 only
Entry is permitted for passengers only (except escorts for children and assisted passengers)
Arrival at the terminal will be through Gate 2 only (at the lower level)
Security check and check-in will take place on the ground floor, followed by transfer to Floor 3
Arrival at Ben Gurion by public transportation is recommended. Passengers in private vehicles are asked to drop off passengers quickly in the “Hug and Go” area

The information provided does not constitute a recommendation for any particular exit route from Israel.