Concerns over a broader conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or avoid affected airspace. The cancellations impact major hubs like Tel Aviv, Beirut, and others, with timelines varying by carrier. Here is an overview of current airline decisions:
Aegean Airlines: Canceled flights to Beirut until March 29 and to Tel Aviv until December 10. Partial service to Tel Aviv resumes December 11.
Air Algerie: Flights to and from Lebanon are suspended indefinitely.
airBaltic: Flights to Tel Aviv are canceled until December 21.
Air France-KLM Group:
- Air France: No flights to Tel Aviv until December 31 or Beirut until January 5.
- KLM: Flights to Tel Aviv suspended through the end of the year.
- Transavia: Canceled flights to Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut until late March.
Air India: Flights to Tel Aviv are suspended until further notice.
Bulgaria Air: Flights to Israel are canceled until December 23.
Cathay Pacific: Suspended Tel Aviv flights until October 25, 2025.
Corendon Airlines: Flights to Tel Aviv canceled until January.
Delta Air Lines: Flights between New York and Tel Aviv paused until March 2025.
EasyJet: Flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended, with no immediate resumption plans.
EgyptAir: Flights to Beirut suspended since September.
Emirates: Flights to Beirut canceled until December 31 and Baghdad until December 14.
Ethiopian Airlines: Beirut flights remain suspended indefinitely.
flydubai: Flights to Beirut are currently suspended.
IAG Group:
- British Airways: Tel Aviv flights suspended until March 2025.
- Iberia Express: Flights to Tel Aviv suspended until November 30.
- Vueling: Operations to Tel Aviv and Amman canceled into 2025.
Iran Air: Flights to Beirut canceled indefinitely.
Iraqi Airways: Flights to Beirut suspended indefinitely.
ITA Airways: Flights to Tel Aviv suspended through January 12.
LOT Polish Airlines: Flights to Tel Aviv canceled until December 9; Beirut service set to resume April 1.
Lufthansa Group:
- Lufthansa: Flights to Tel Aviv suspended until January 31, to Tehran until January 31, 2025, and to Beirut until February 28.
- SunExpress: Beirut flights suspended through December 17.
Pegasus Airlines: Beirut flights canceled until January 1.
Qatar Airways: Temporarily halted Lebanon services.
Ryanair: Plans to resume Israel flights on March 31 at the earliest; Jordan operations under review.
Sundair: Beirut flights canceled from Berlin until February 28 and other cities until late March.
TAROM: Flights to Beirut suspended until December 20.
United Airlines: Tel Aviv flights suspended indefinitely.
Virgin Atlantic: Flights to Tel Aviv suspended until the end of March.
Wizz Air: Flights to Tel Aviv suspended through January 14.
The volatile security situation has forced airlines to prioritize safety and adjust operations accordingly. Travelers are advised to monitor updates and consult with airlines directly for the latest flight information.
