Shin Bet bars Israeli flights from Cyprus airport, citing ‘security considerations’

El Al had reportedly already redirected its Cyprus flights to Larnaca for several days prior

(Jan. 27, 2025 / JNS) The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) banned Israeli airlines on Monday from landing at Paphos International Airport in southwestern Cyprus due to unspecified security concerns, according to Hebrew media reports.

The ISA ordered Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia and Israir to “concentrate flights to and from Cyprus at Larnaca Airport based on various security considerations,” according to a statement cited by Ynet.

The ISA directive would remain in place for the entire month of January but could possibly be extended, according to Mako, a Channel 12 News outlet.

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