Find Out Which Airlines Are Still Flying After Israel‑Iran Conflict

Many carriers have halted or rerouted flights through the Middle East, but a number are still operating on adjusted routes.

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Waqar Javeed

6/15/20251 min read

🛫 Find Out Which Airlines Are Still Flying After the Israel‑Iran Conflict

KUWAIT CITY / DUBAI / LONDON, June 14, 2025 – Following Israel’s June 13 airstrikes on Iran and Iran’s subsequent closure of its airspace, airlines worldwide have rapidly adjusted operations—some suspending routes entirely, others maintaining selective service.

Airlines Suspending Routes:

  • Air Arabia: Suspended services to over 10 countries, including Iran, Iraq, and Jordan (arabtimesonline.com).

  • Jazeera Airways: Halted flights to Iran; continues monitoring and rerouting flights as needed (arabtimesonline.com).

  • Kuwait Airways: Suspended flights to Jordan; other destinations remain operational (arabtimesonline.com).

Major Carriers Affected:

  • El Al (Israel): Suspended all operations amid airspace shutdowns (arabtimesonline.com).

  • Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad: Rerouting flights, suspending services to Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria (arabtimesonline.com).

  • Air India, IndiGo: Delayed/diverted flights, avoiding Iranian airspace (arabtimesonline.com).

  • European carriers (Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, EasyJet, Ryanair, Vueling, SWISS, Aegean, KLM, LOT, Pegasus, etc.): Halted flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Erbil, Tehran, and re-routing around conflict zones (arabtimesonline.com).

Regional Airspace Status:

  • Civilian airspace closed over Iran, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria (reuters.com).

  • Lebanon is maintaining open airspace, with Middle East Airlines increasing operations (reuters.com).

Passenger Impacts & Advice:

  • Travel delays and cancellations: Widespread—especially Europe, Asia, and Gulf–Levant routes.

  • Price increases: Owing to longer flight paths and limited seat availability.

  • Traveler guidance: Passengers are urged to check flight status frequently and anticipate changes due to evolving airspace restrictions (travelandtourworld.com).

🗺️ Sources:

  • Arab Times: Find Out Which Airlines Are Still Flying After Israel‑Iran Conflict (arabtimesonline.com)

  • Al Jazeera: Which airlines paused or cancelled flights after Israel’s attack on Iran? (aljazeera.com)

  • Travel & Tour World: Which Airlines Are Still Flying During the Israel‑Iran Conflict? (travelandtourworld.com)

  • Reuters, Guardian, Business Insider, etc., cited throughout above.