Prime Minister Modi’s plane en route to Israel has become the most followed flight in the world

Last updated: February 25, 2026 9:08 pm

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane has emerged as the world’s most followed flight on Flightradar24, attracting intense public attention when it touched down in Israel on Wednesday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane walks down the runway after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026. Modi flew to Israel on February 25 for a two-day visit to deepen ties with a key trade and defense partner, drawing criticism at home. (AFP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane walks down the runway after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026. Modi flew to Israel on February 25 for a two-day visit to deepen ties with a key trade and defense partner, drawing criticism at home. (AFP)

The plane, India One, was seen passing over Saudi airspace on its way to Tel Aviv.

According to Flightradar24 data recorded at 4pm on Wednesday, as many as 9,225 users were actively tracking the flight at that moment.

“India One is flying to Israel today and is currently passing over Saudi Arabia. On board is Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Flightradar24 posted on X.

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Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv around 4:15 pm (IST) on Wednesday, kicking off a two-day state visit to Israel. He had departed earlier in the day around 9 a.m., completing a six-hour flight, according to Flightradar24.

This visit marks Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Israel during his 10-year tenure as Prime Minister of India. His previous visit was in 2017.

During the visit, he is scheduled to hold a short meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders will then head to the Knesset for a special session.

With this participation, Modi will become the first Indian leader to address the Israeli Parliament. His speech follows speeches by other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Miley. After the session, the leaders are expected to attend a private dinner.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and will also meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Modi and Netanyahu are expected to review the significant progress achieved within the framework of the strategic partnership between India and Israel. The discussions will focus on expanding cooperation across key areas, including science, technology and innovation, defence, security, agriculture, water management, trade and economics, and people-to-people exchanges.