Military action continues to impact airspace in Iran, Israel, and Iraq, severely disrupting air travel and resulting in significant flight cancellations and diversions. Ryanair has extended its cancellation of flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 30.
Iran has closed its airspace “until further notice” in response to ongoing conflict, prioritising passenger safety amid escalating tensions.
Ben Gurion Airport in Israel is closed for civilian flights “until further notice”, affecting travel plans for numerous passengers and airlines.
Jordan has reopened its airspace after a risk assessment, while airspace in Lebanon and Syria remains disrupted and largely avoided by airlines due to the ongoing conflict.
Airlines such as Lufthansa, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are rerouting flights to bypass affected regions, often opting for southern routes through Egypt and Saudi Arabia or northern routes via Turkey and Turkmenistan.
- Iran: Airspace is closed “until further notice” due to the ongoing conflict and to ensure passenger safety.\
- Israel: Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is closed, with no civilian flights allowed “until further notice”.
- Iraq: Airspace was temporarily suspended and remains highly restricted with airlines exercising caution and rerouting flights.
- Jordan: While initially closed, Jordan’s airspace has reopened after a risk assessment.
- Lebanon & Syria: Airspace in these countries has seen disruptions and remains largely avoided by airlines due to the conflict.
