Airlines are reopening a few Israel routes
Azerbaijan Airlines, Centrum Air and SkyUp have resumed service to Israel after brief pauses, while several major carriers are still extending cancellations into June and beyond. AZAL restarted its Baku-Tel Aviv route with daily flights or 14 weekly flights and says tickets are available through its website and app.
TAROM also resumed overnight service between Tel Aviv and Bucharest over May 2 to 3. Centrum Air is flying to Samarkand and Tashkent, while SkyUp is serving Chisinau, Moldova.
What this means for travelers in Israel
The reopened routes give expats, digital nomads and tourists more ways in and out of Israel, but options are still thin on major long-haul carriers. Lufthansa Group has extended cancellations through June 30 and Air France through May 10, while United and Air Canada have kept theirs off the board until Sept. 7.
That means regional flights are back first, not the big hub connections many travelers use for longer trips. For people trying to leave Israel or return, the current choices are improving, but they’re still limited.
What to check before booking
Book directly through the airline’s website or app and watch for schedule changes before paying for a connection. EASA has kept Middle East airspace warnings in place through May 5 and carriers may keep adjusting service based on security reviews.
Travelers should also check Ben Gurion Airport notices and Home Front Command alerts before heading out. Read our full Israel guide for the complete picture and see the latest visa updates.
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