# Lufthansa said it will not resume flights to and from Tel Aviv in June.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-02 · Middle East Monitor*

## Key points

- Lufthansa and its associated airlines will not resume Tel Aviv flights in June as previously considered.
- Etihad Airways has resumed twice-daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Ben Gurion Airport, unlike most peers.
- Smartwings will resume seven weekly flights to Tel Aviv on May 16, indicating selective carrier returns.
- Wizz Air extended its suspension of Tel Aviv flights until at least May 4 due to continued uncertainty.

**Companies:** Lufthansa, Air France, Etihad Airways, Smartwings, Wizz Air
**Countries:** Germany, Israel, France, United States, Iran, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan

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