Global Airlines Adjust Routes Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, numerous airlines adjust their flight routes or suspend operations to navigate the increasingly volatile airspace.
NEWS & UPDATES
Waqa Javeed
6/14/20251 min read
✈️ Which Airlines Are Still Flying Amid Israel–Iran Escalation
After Israel reportedly launched missile strikes on June 13, Iran closed its airspace, and airlines worldwide have responded rapidly .
🚫 Suspended or Rerouted Flights
Air Arabia halted flights to 10+ regional destinations including Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Russia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and more.
Kuwait Airways remains operational but has suspended its service to Jordan .
Jazeera Airways paused flights to Iran and is monitoring developments .
El -Al (Israel) temporarily grounded all operations.
United, American, and Delta halted flights to Tel Aviv and rerouted Europe–Asia flights avoiding Middle Eastern airspace.
Lufthansa Group suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil.
Air France–KLM & Transavia canceled services to Tel Aviv and Beirut.
EasyJet, Ryanair, and Vueling dropped Tel Aviv routes, some disruptions extending through August 2025.
Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad rerouted flights away from Iranian airspace.
Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, and China Airlines diverted long-haul flights to avoid Iran.
Air India, IndiGo delayed or diverted flights, bypassing Iranian airspace.
Turkish Airlines maintains operations with adjusted corridors and heightened security.
🌐 Airspace Restrictions
Countries that have closed or restricted civilian airspace include Iran, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria.
🔍 Impacts & Advice for Travelers
Passengers should expect longer flight times, higher fares, and frequent cancellations/rebookings.
Travelers are advised to check flight status regularly and avoid non-essential travel to high-risk areas (Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Jordan).