This article is being updated regularly! Below is a list of recent updates:
August 19: Ryanair cancels flights until October.
August 12: Further Iran-related flight cancellations.
August 4: Several airlines cancel flights in response to tensions with Iran.

Air travel to Israel has been considerably shaken up by the tragic events of October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza. Following Hamas’ shock attack in Southern Israel, international airlines around the world temporarily halted their routes to Israel, leaving a surprising lack of options for those wishing to make their way in and out of the country.

With airlines around the world delaying and resuming their flights to Israel seemingly every few days, prospective travelers may want to know which are also planning their returns to the Holy Land, and which are currently offering flights.

The below list is subject to change as events continue to unfold (and there’s definitely a lot unfolding), but here’s a look at what’s going where as of August 19, 2024:

Airlines currently offering flights to and from Israel (in alphabetical order):

  • Air Canada (North America)
  • Air France (Europe)
  • Austrian Airlines (Europe)
  • Arkia (Europe, Middle East)
  • Azerbaijan Airlines (Europe)
  • Blue Bird (Europe, Middle East)
  • British Airways (Europe)
  • Brussels Airlines (Europe)
  • Bulgaria Air (Europe)
  • Cyprus Airways (Europe)
  • Easyjet (Europe)
  • El Al (Europe, North America, Asia, Africa)
  • Ethiopian Airlines (Africa)
  • Etihad Airways (Middle East)
  • Eurowings (Europe)
  • Finnair (Europe)
  • FlyDubai (Middle East)
  • Georgian Airways (Europe)
  • Hainan Airlines (Asia)
  • Heisaki (Europe)
  • Israir (Europe, Middle East)
  • Korean Air (Asia)
  • LOT (Europe)
  • Smart Wings (Europe)
  • Sun D’Or (Middle East)
  • Swiss (Europe)
  • Transavia (Europe)
  • TUS Airways (Europe, Middle East)
  • Vueling (Europe)
  • Wizz Air (Europe)

Airlines currently postponing Israel flights:

  • Aegean Airlines (Europe) – flights canceled until August 14
  • Air Baltic (Europe) – flights cancelled through August 18
  • Air Europa (Europe) – flights canceled through August 12
  • Air India (Asia) – flights suspended until October 24
  • Cathay Pacific (Asia) – Flights to Israel postponed until May 27, 2025. (Updated July 21)
  • Croatia Air (Europe) – no flights until September 3
  • Delta (North America) – flights canceled until August 31
  • Iberia (Europe) – flights canceled until August 15
  • ITA (Europe) – flights canceled through August 15
  • KLM (Europe) – flights canceled through October 26
  • Lufthansa (Europe) – Flights temporarily suspended; further suspensions are currently up in the air (excuse the pun)
  • Ryanair (Europe) – flights canceled until end of September
  • Swiss Airlines (Europe) – flights canceled through August 16
  • United Airlines (North America) – flights canceled until August 31

Originally posted at israel21c.org