Good news for Israel’s skies, Lufthansa Group is preparing a gradual return to Tel Aviv, with flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport set to restart in stages after a comprehensive safety and security assessment. Official Lufthansa updates confirm the group plans to begin restoring Tel Aviv service in June while continuing to monitor the regional security situation with authorities.  

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo are expected to lead the return on June 1. Lufthansa and SWISS are planning to resume flights on July 1, with Eurowings expected back in mid-July. Brussels Airlines is staying out longer, extending its suspension of Ben Gurion flights through October 24.  

The move is a major signal for Israel’s aviation recovery after months of foreign-airline pullbacks tied to the war with Iran and regional instability. It also follows Europe’s aviation safety agency softening its warning on Israeli airspace, helping clear the way for more carriers to return.  

Passengers should still check directly with the airline before booking or heading to the airport. Lufthansa Group says changes may still happen because of the dynamic situation, and affected travelers will be updated if their contact details are stored in the booking.