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Friday, July 25, 2025

A number of major airlines are gearing up to return to the skies to Tel Aviv, Israel after months of a hiatus due to rising regional tensions and security fears. From these carriers, Lufthansa Group has most recently confirmed it will reintroduce its services to the Israeli city, with a full service on offer from October. This move is a big step in the right direction in order to reintegrate flights to and from Israel and solutions for travelers. It also heralds the beginning of the resumption of airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines as the region continues its tentative and phased reopening.

Lufthansa Group Leads the Charge

Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa Cargo, will resume its flights to Tel Aviv starting on August 1, 2025. The group has carefully assessed the security situation in Israel and decided that it is safe to resume operations. Initially, Lufthansa will offer a limited number of flights, but by mid-August, the airline expects to operate a total of 44 weekly flights to Tel Aviv. These flights will be shared between Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa Cargo, providing a significant boost to travel connections between Israel and Europe.

The lifting of the suspension follows after a brief pause in the airline’s operations after a missile was fired near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in May 2025, which had raised security fears. After the situation was considered safe enough to resume service, Lufthansa Group has been reassured that it can operate safely in the area. A representative from the union said that the airline will monitor developments and schedule modifications may be made if needed.

Ryanair and Wizz Air Are Back

Ryanair the Irish low-cost airline, said on Oct. 25, 2025, that it will restart flights to Tel Aviv. Ryanair is a late returnee, as the airline had stopped flying after a missile landed nearby Ben Gurion Airport, but has taken a cautious approach that has delayed its return relative to other carriers. Whilst the Israeli government has closed its airspace to commercial traffic until 4th March, we continue to actively work on our return to the region in 2021 and to resume providing holiday flights to the region for our customers as soon as possible.

Wizz Air, on the other hand, has adopted an aggressive stance, with flight resumptions to Tel Aviv due to start on August 8, 2025. The Hungarian budget airline is looking to offer a massive flight schedule and wants to become the largest European airline in Israel by September. Wizz Air expects to meet the demand for travel and offer Israelis highly affordable low-fare travel opportunities to the green peninsula with this expansion of services. Wizz Air’s footprint in Israel is anticipated to be large, larger even than the holdings of some other European airlines.

Brussels Airlines and Swiss International Airlines Join in

Brussels Airlines, also a part of the Lufthansa Group, will launch its flights to Tel Aviv on 13 August 2025. At least seven weekly flights from its hub in Brussels to Tel Aviv will be made available by the airline, it has been made clear. Brussels Airlines, like Lufthansa, has completed comprehensive security evaluations as it has committed to transporting passengers safely.

Swiss International Airlines, an Lufthansa Group subsidiary, has also scheduled a restart date of September 29, 2025. There will be daily services throughout the summer from Zurich to Tel Aviv, giving passengers excellent opportunities to travel to Israel. Swiss’s choice to come back after an extended suspension is a testament to the airline’s belief in the security of a region and of its desire to be there for its passengers.

Eurowings Aims to Return Later This Year

Deutsche Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings will restart services to Tel Aviv on October 26 2025. Eurowings will operate multiple weekly flights from Düsseldorf and thus the number of direct connections between Germany and Israel will continue to rise. That said, the airline does not return until later this year and we anticipate the carrier will offer additional ways for travelers in big European cities to get to Tel Aviv.

Some Airlines are on the Side of Caution with Rather Lengthy Suspension

Some European airlines are reverting to normal while others remain more cautious given continued security worries. British Airways, on the other hand, has yet to declare an exact date for when it’s planning to resume flights to Israel. The British company is continuing to monitor the safety situation and considering its final options. And in another example, the UK’s budget airline easyJet has prolonged its suspension for flights to Tel Aviv until 29 March 2026 due to an unstable situation there. It said the extended pause was in the interest of the safety of its passengers and crew.

The Future of Travel to Tel Aviv

The gradual reopening of flights to Tel Aviv is good news for those wanting to travel to Israel. But travelers are advised to be informed and to check directly with the airlines to find the latest flight schedules, because security concerns may lead to last-minute alterations or delays. With the return to action next month of Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Ryanair and a number of others. With increased travel options now anticipated in the coming months, those considering a trip to Israel may have slightly more flexibility.

As airlines monitor the safety of flights, travelers can rest assured that airlines are putting their safety first as they respond to mixed regional dynamics. Thanks to these cautious procedures, air travel to Israel is ready to kick back into a new normal in which everything is safe while passengers can still choose as they please.