Delta Air Lines has returned to Ben Gurion International Airport joining United, American, Air Canada, Arkia, KLM, and Lufthansa.
The move by Delta, which suspended flights in June amid heightened regional tensions following the Israel-Iran conflict, comes after rigorous security assessments and close collaboration with governmental and private partners.
United Airlines, Delta’s fierce rival, resumed its double-daily Newark-Tel Aviv flights in late July, bolstering transatlantic options with fares of €650 for off-peak returns. American Airlines, meanwhile, has steadily rebuilt its presence since September, offering seasonal services from Philadelphia that have proven popular among East Coast travellers, with economy tickets hovering around €800. From the north, Air Canada has re-entered the fray with direct Toronto-Tel Aviv routes restarting in August, providing a vital lifeline for Canadian expatriates and holidaymakers, where return flights can be snapped up for under €700 during promotional periods.
Israel’s Arkia has expanded its New York-Tel Aviv schedule to four weekly flights since February and maintained affordable options from €500 return to destinations like Paris and Rome.
KLM, the Dutch flag carrier, relaunched its Amsterdam-Tel Aviv service just days ago on 28 August, cleverly incorporating a brief technical stop in Larnaca, Cyprus. Lufthansa, leading the German powerhouse group that includes SWISS and Austrian Airlines, followed suit in early August, restoring Frankfurt and Munich connections that now ferry passengers for €550 return.
Ryanair have not yet confirmed their return to Tel Aviv, anticipated in October. British Airways remain sidelined until October. EasyJet’s absence lingers until March 2026
