By KTA Media Team |

Following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, airlines have begun flying to Israel and its main gateway, Tel Aviv. The ceasefire will become effective on January 19.

Wizz Air’s Return to Israel

Wizz Air was one of the first major European airlines to return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). The low-cost carrier resumed flights on several routes, including from Athens, Budapest, Bucharest, London, Vienna, and Vilnius on January 15, and from Sofia, Milan, Krakow, Rome, and Warsaw on January 16. Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary also resumed flights from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv on January 16.

Lufthansa’s Planned Return

On January 16, Lufthansa Group announced it would resume flights to Tel Aviv starting February 1. This includes several airlines under its umbrella, such as airBaltic, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).

Ryanair’s Full Summer Schedule

Ryanair plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv with a full summer schedule starting March 30, relying on guidance from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

EASA’s Conflict Zone Information Bulletin

EASA’s conflict zone information bulletin for Israel, issued on November 29, 2024, remains active until January 31. It advises operators to closely monitor the situation and conduct risk assessments for flights to Israel.

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