The Lufthansa Group had announced the gradual resumption of its flights to and from Tel Aviv starting 23 June, following a two-month suspension triggered by escalating tensions in the region. However, the recent outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran could now place those plans in jeopardy.
Last month, after conducting joint security assessments with national and international authorities, the Lufthansa Group revealed its intention to gradually reinstate flights to Tel Aviv by late June. Each carrier within the group is expected to resume operations according to its own schedule. Brussels Airlines will not be part of the initial relaunch phase. Passengers holding reservations for affected June flights are eligible for refunds or rebooking on alternative routes within the Lufthansa network.
The Belgian airline halted its Tel Aviv service in early May, following a Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport that injured several people and raised serious concerns over flight safety. That incident prompted an immediate suspension of flights by multiple international airlines, including all members of the Lufthansa Group, along with Ryanair and Wizz Air.
The situation has further deteriorated following a sharp escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran. On Friday morning, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes against what it described as Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting retaliatory drone attacks from Iran targeting Israeli territories. Regional tensions have since risen to alarming levels.
9-second video of the clearing of Iranian and Iraqi airspace. pic.twitter.com/VZLWbmk9sC
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 13, 2025
Airspace closures over Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan have already forced several major airlines — including Qatar Airways, El Al, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, and flydubai — to reroute or cancel flights.
Qatar Airways has temporarily cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq and Syria due to the current situation in the region.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) June 13, 2025
The affected airports in Iran include:
– Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA)
– Mashhad Airport (MHD)
– Shiraz Airport (SYZ)
In Iraq, the affected airports are:
– Baghdad…
The intensifying conflict has also caused disruption at major airports across the region. Abu Dhabi International Airport has issued warnings of flight disruptions, while Dubai International Airport has reported delays and cancellations.
Please check with your airline for the latest updates and rebooking options before heading to the airport, and allow extra time to get here. Our teams are on hand to assist impacted guests.
— DXB (@DXB) June 13, 2025
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we monitor the situation.
Despite the rapidly evolving security situation, the Lufthansa Group has not yet issued an official update on whether its planned resumption of flights to Tel Aviv will proceed as scheduled. Travellers are advised to consult their airlines for the most up-to-date travel information.
