A growing number of international airlines have suspended their flights to and from several Middle Eastern countries following Israel’s recent strikes on Iran. The airspace closures and increasing safety concerns have caused major disruptions in global air travel, especially to hubs like Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and Tehran.
Airlines from across Europe, Asia, and North America are taking precautionary measures. For instance, Air France-KLM has suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh until late June or mid-July. Similarly, Lufthansa Group has cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil, also avoiding affected airspace entirely.
Asian carriers like Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines have also taken action, suspending routes to Dubai and Doha. Gulf-based airlines, including Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways, have temporarily stopped flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel until the situation stabilizes. Flydubai has halted operations to multiple countries, including Israel and Iran, through the end of June.
American carriers such as Delta and United Airlines have warned passengers of delays or cancellations. Delta’s flights to and from Tel Aviv may be disrupted until the end of August, while United is closely monitoring routes to Tel Aviv and Dubai. These changes reflect the heightened uncertainty in the region.
Meanwhile, regional airlines like Israel’s El Al and Israir have suspended most services. Israir has even stopped selling tickets through early July. Pakistan International Airlines has also paused flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Dubai due to safety concerns.
As the crisis unfolds, airline officials say decisions will be reviewed regularly. However, until tensions ease and airspace reopens, travelers are advised to check with their airlines and prepare for possible delays or cancellations.