TEL AVIV- A wave of international flight suspensions followed Israel’s unprecedented airstrikes on Iran, causing major disruptions across Middle Eastern air routes.
As regional tensions escalate, several global airlines have grounded or diverted services to destinations like Tel Aviv (TLV), Tehran (IKA), Beirut (BEY), and Amman (AMM).
The action came after Israel claimed Iran was nearing nuclear weapon capability, prompting the largest aerial offensive in its history.
Iran denies these allegations. Amid growing unrest and missile exchanges, airlines are reevaluating safety over critical regional airspace.
Following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, major airlines like Emirates (EK) and Etihad Airways (EY) have suspended flights to Middle East destinations, including Tel Aviv and Tehran.
The conflict has disrupted air travel, with carriers such as Lufthansa (LH) and Qatar Airways (QR) cancelling routes to Amman (AMM) and Baghdad (BGW) through June and July 2025.
Photo: EtihadAirlines Suspend Flights
Following the escalation, dozens of carriers have issued partial or full suspensions to affected destinations.
Greece-based Aegean Airlines (A3) cancelled flights to Tel Aviv (TLV), Beirut (BEY), Amman (AMM), and Erbil (EBL) until late June and July.
AirBaltic (BT) suspended its Tel Aviv operations until June 23, while Aeroflot (SU) ceased flights between Moscow (SVO) and Tehran (IKA).
Air France (AF) and KLM (KL) stopped Tel Aviv flights indefinitely, with KLM also warning of possible disruptions to Beirut (BEY) routes.
Spain’s Air Europa (UX) pulled out of Tel Aviv until July 31. Transavia (HV) halted services to Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut.
India’s Air India (AI) redirected or grounded several Middle Eastern routes, while Israeli airlines Arkia (IZ) and Israir (6H) suspended all operations until late June. El Al (LY) scaled back flights through June 23.
Geneva Airport; Photo- WikipediaAffected Airlines and Routes
Below is a comprehensive list of airlines that have suspended or cancelled flights to Middle East destinations, along with their IATA codes and specific routes impacted as of June 18, 2025:
- Aegean Airlines (A3): Cancelled flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) until July 12 and to Beirut (BEY), Amman (AMM), and Erbil (EBL) until June 28.
- airBaltic (BT): Suspended flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) until June 23.
- Aeroflot (SU): Cancelled Moscow (SVO) to Tehran (IKA) flights and adjusted other Middle East routes.
- Air Europa (UX): Halted flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) until July 31.
- Air France-KLM (AF/KL): Air France (AF) suspended Tel Aviv (TLV) flights indefinitely; KLM (KL) cancelled Tel Aviv (TLV) flights until July 1, with possible disruptions to Beirut (BEY).
- Transavia (TO): Cancelled flights to Tel Aviv (TLV), Amman (AMM), and Beirut (BEY) until June 30.
- Air India (AI): Diverted or returned multiple flights, including 16 routes over Iran, until July 1.
- Arkia (IZ): Cancelled all flights to and from Israel until June 21.
- Bluebird Airways (BZ): Cancelled Israel flights from June 13–24, with June 25–30 closed for bookings.
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Suspended flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York (JFK) until August 31.
- El Al Israel Airlines (LY): Cancelled all flights, including Sun D’Or, until June 23, operating recovery flights only.
- Ethiopian Airlines (ET): Suspended Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tel Aviv (TLV) flights until June 22.
- Etihad Airways (EY): Cancelled Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Amman (AMM) until June 20 and Tel Aviv (TLV) until June 22.
- Emirates (EK): Suspended flights to Amman (AMM) and Beirut (BEY) until June 22, and Tehran (IKA), Baghdad (BGW), and Basra (BSR) until June 30.
- flydubai (FZ): Halted flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria until June 30.
- Georgian Airways (A9): Cancelled Tel Aviv (TLV) flights until June 22.
- IAG (BA/IB): British Airways (BA) suspended Tel Aviv (TLV) until July 31, Amman (AMM), and Bahrain (BAH) until June 30; Iberia Express (IB) cancelled Tel Aviv (TLV) until June 30.
- Israir (6H): Cancelled all Israel flights until June 30.
- ITA Airways (AZ): Extended Tel Aviv (TLV) suspension until July 31, including August 1 flights.
- Lufthansa Group (LH/SN/OS/LX): Suspended Beirut (BEY) until June 30, Tel Aviv (TLV) and Tehran (IKA) until July 31, and Amman (AMM) and Erbil (EBL) until July 11.
- Pegasus (PC): Cancelled Iran flights until June 30 and Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan until June 23.
- Qatar Airways (QR): Temporarily cancelled flights to Iran (IKA, MHD, SYZ), Iraq (BGW, EBL, BSR, ISU, NJF), and Syria (DAM) until June 14.
- Ryanair (FR): Cancelled Tel Aviv (TLV) flights until September 30.
- TAROM (RO): Suspended Tel Aviv (TLV) until June 23, Beirut (BEY), and Amman (AMM) until June 20.
- TUS Airways (U8): Cancelled Israel flights until June 24, with June 25–30 closed for bookings.
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan until June 16.
- United Airlines (UA): Suspended Tel Aviv (TLV) flights from Newark (EWR) until August 1.
- Wizz Air (W6): Suspended Tel Aviv (TLV) and Amman (AMM) flights until September 15, avoiding regional airspace.
Ongoing Instability
With no clear diplomatic resolution in sight, airlines are closely monitoring the situation. Most suspensions are framed as temporary, yet flexible based on geopolitical developments.
The affected airspace remains volatile, forcing airlines to prioritize passenger safety and logistical feasibility. A coordinated global aviation response may be required if tensions escalate further.
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