People waiting in line at an airport.
People wait in the departing section at Ben Gurion airport after many flights from abroad are canceled due to the attacks launched by Hamas in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 8, 2023.
  • Over 40 airlines have canceled flights in and out of Israel amid the ongoing war.
  • At least 900 people have died in Israel following surprise attacks by Hamas militants.
  • Travelers in Israel say they've faced long lines and multiple canceled flights trying to get home.

Travelers at Israel's Ben Gurion airport attempting to get home amid escalating violence are facing a chaotic atmosphere with extensive delays, long lines, and canceled flights, several travelers told Insider.