Popular airline EasyJet has announced the resumption of flights from Israel from June 1, 2025. The company will operate flights from Ben Gurion Airport to seven key European cities, including London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan, Basel, Geneva and Nice.
A total of 38 weekly flights are planned, which include eight weekly flights from London (Luton), six flights to Amsterdam, Milan and Geneva, and four flights to Berlin, Basel and Nice.
Ellie Gayward, EasyJet UK and Israel Director, said: “We are delighted to be returning to the Israeli market, where we have enjoyed a long and successful relationship. We are proud to be the first low-cost airline to operate in Israel and continue to provide our customers with affordable prices and a high level of service.”
The company also notified customers who purchased tickets on canceled flights in April and May of available refund options, including refunds or replacements on alternative flights.
Earlier, Kursor wrote that after a long pause caused by the tense situation in the Middle East, a number of major airlines announced the resumption of flights to Israel. The decision comes amid positive expectations for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
On January 16, Wizz Air confirmed the resumption of flights on the route London – Tel Aviv, as well as to Amman (Jordan). The company explained its decision by the improvement of the situation in the region and the expectation of stability.
Lufthansa Group has announced that it will restore flights to Tel Aviv from February 1. The recovery will also affect the group’s subsidiaries, including Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines and Swiss.
Budget carrier Ryanair previously confirmed plans to launch a summer schedule to Israel once the situation improves. In turn, EasyJet expressed optimism about the safety prospects and intends to review its plans for flights to Tel Aviv in the coming days.
However, not all companies are ready to return. Air France-KLM has extended the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv until January 24, and flights between Paris and Beirut until January 31. Flights to Tehran will remain canceled until February 14, and to Beirut until the end of February.