Hungary FM: First Repatriation Flight Leaves for Jordan

The situation in the Middle East remains difficult, but an evacuation flight has already left for Amman, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said in a video message. Israel’s airspace is completely closed, so Hungarians stranded there are being evacuated to neighboring countries, from where they are expected to be able to return home later this week on scheduled commercial flights, he explained.

Szijjártó Péter külgazdasági és külügyminiszter Fotó: AFP

Wizz Air will later increase the frequency of its scheduled flights to the Egyptian city, operating up to ten flights per week to help bring home those stranded abroad, the Foreign Minister explained.

I remain in continuous contact with my counterparts in the region so that we can help as many Hungarians as possible. Unfortunately, the airspace closures in several locations currently make it impossible for Hungarian citizens to return home. Our embassies continue to operate at full capacity, and our consular sections remain available,

Hungary's Foreign Minister concluded his video message.

Cover photo: Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Photo: AFP)