17 Sri Lankans to leave Israel on special flight operated by Indian govt.
June 24, 2025 08:18 am
A total of 17 Sri Lankans currently in Israel have registered to travel on a special flight operated by the Indian government, amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara stated.
Accordingly, the group of Sri Lankans is scheduled to depart from the Amman International Airport in Jordan to New Delhi, India on Wednesday (25).
Additionally, 20 individuals have registered with the Embassy to travel to Sri Lanka via Egypt in the coming days, Ambassador Bandara added.
He confirmed five individuals who were in Israel have already landed in Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, according to the latest information, 219 individuals who traveled to Sri Lanka for holidays are scheduled to return to Israel.
The Ambassador stated that the Population and Immigration Authority has extended the re-entry visa period for foreigners who were unable to return to Israel as scheduled due to the Iran-Israel conflict.
These visas will now be valid until July 31, 2025.
All airlines have been informed, and passengers will be able to travel to Israel without any hindrance once flights resume, Sri Lankan Ambassador in Israel Nimal Bandara confirmed.
