Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines Resume Flights to Israel After Iran Conflict
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines resumed passenger service to Israel on Friday, becoming the latest major carriers to restore flights following the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June. The move marks a significant step in the normalization of international air travel to the region during the peak summer season.
Germany’s Lufthansa has reinstated daily flights to Tel Aviv from both Frankfurt and Munich, while its Austrian subsidiary has resumed operations from Vienna. The return of these key European carriers reflects growing confidence in the stability of Israeli airspace and the operational readiness of Ben-Gurion International Airport.
The resumption follows similar actions by several major international airlines. In recent weeks, Air France, Air Europa, and United Airlines have also reintroduced flights to Tel Aviv, helping to restore global connectivity and meet rising demand during the summer travel period.
Additional international carriers are expected to resume service in the coming months. Delta Air Lines is set to restart flights to Israel next month, while British Airways plans to resume its operations by late October.
In a further sign of normalization, Terminal 1 at Ben-Gurion International Airport—used primarily for domestic and low-cost international flights—is scheduled to reopen on Sunday. The terminal has remained closed since the conflict with Iran and its reopening signals a broader recovery in air travel to and from Israel.
Among Europe’s low-cost carriers, Wizz Air is leading the return. The Hungary-based airline is set to resume flights to Tel Aviv next week. Ryanair, Europe’s largest budget carrier, is expected to follow in October. EasyJet, however, has postponed its return to Israel until the spring of next year.
The gradual resumption of flights by both full-service and low-cost carriers highlights Israel’s continued importance as a key destination in the Middle East and reflects growing airline confidence in the country’s aviation security.
Despite the temporary disruption caused by the June conflict, Tel Aviv remains a major international hub for both business and leisure travelers. As more carriers reintroduce service, passenger volumes are expected to recover steadily through the end of the year and into 2026.
Airline officials have emphasized their commitment to monitoring security developments and ensuring passenger safety, while also supporting efforts to revive tourism and business travel in the region.
With major carriers returning and Ben-Gurion Airport ramping up operations, Israel’s aviation sector appears to be on a strong path to recovery.
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