Air Traffic Congestion in Greece and Cyprus Causes Major Flight Delays Affecting Israel Routes
Unprecedented air traffic congestion in the skies over Greece and Cyprus is causing extensive delays, significantly impacting flights to and from Israel, according to Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom. The surge in air traffic, exacerbated by safety-related rerouting in the Eastern Mediterranean, has pushed the region’s airspace to its operational limits.
Eurocontrol data reveals record numbers with around 37,000 daily flights within European airspace, intensifying pressure on Greek and Cypriot air traffic control centers. Athens and Thessaloniki are experiencing capacity and staffing shortages, causing delays that ripple through major airports including Larnaca, Paphos, Rhodes, and several Greek islands.
Even when aircraft are ready for departure, they often have to wait for clearance or available takeoff slots, leading to cascading disruptions. These delays also reach Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, where late arrivals from Greece and Cyprus often postpone subsequent flights, demanding travelers to brace for extended waiting times.
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