Delhi travellers can look forward to the restoration of direct Air India flights to Tel Aviv, with operations resuming on March 2, 2025. The announcement comes as international airlines gradually restore connectivity to Israel following a ceasefire in the region.
The ceasefire, which has held steady since November 27, 2024, marks a period of relative calm after 15 months of intense conflict involving Hezbollah in northern Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The resumption of Air India’s services is expected to strengthen ties and facilitate travel between India and Israel.
Global Airlines Reconnecting with Israel
Several international carriers have also announced plans to resume operations to Tel Aviv:
• Air France will restart daily Paris-Tel Aviv flights this Saturday, with increased frequency planned.
• Transavia France, Air France-KLM’s low-cost subsidiary, resumes flights on January 28.
• The Lufthansa Group will gradually restore flights to Tel Aviv starting February 1, 2025, through its airlines Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings.
• British Airways will resume daily London-Tel Aviv flights on April 5, 2025.
• Ryanair has confirmed a full summer schedule to Israel following its suspension of services in February 2024.
The return of these flights reflects growing stability and confidence in the region’s recovery, bolstered by recent ceasefires and truce agreements.
The resumption of Air India’s Delhi-Tel Aviv flights is seen as a significant step in reconnecting India and Israel, fostering travel and trade in the post-conflict period.
