British Airways to Resume Daily Flights Between London and Tel Aviv

British Airways will resume daily flights between London and Tel Aviv on October 25, marking a significant return for the major carrier to Ben Gurion Airport. The first flight from London is scheduled to depart on the evening of October 25, with the return flight from Tel Aviv departing the following morning, October 26. The airline, a prominent carrier previously absent from Ben Gurion Airport, had suspended its flights to Israel in late February 2026 and had postponed its return multiple times. A check of British Airways' website revealed that a ticket for a passenger without luggage for travel on October 26 with a return on November 1 was priced from $513, while a ticket including luggage for the same dates started at $601.

The resumption of British Airways' service follows the return of two American airlines in September. Delta Air Lines restarted its New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv route with one daily flight in early September, and United Airlines returned on September 8, operating two daily flights between Newark and Ben Gurion Airport. Other international airlines are also gradually restoring their operations to Israel. Air India plans to launch direct flights between Tel Aviv and Delhi on December 1, with five weekly flights planned, after an earlier postponement. American Airlines remains a notable exception, having not flown to Israel since October 2023, with its flights to Ben Gurion Airport suspended until March 27, 2027.

Meanwhile, Israeli airlines are expanding their presence on long-haul routes. Arkia announced it will launch a direct flight to Manila, Philippines, on January 3, 2027, operated by GullivAir's Airbus A330, with flights scheduled on Sundays for four months. El Al also intends to operate three weekly flights to Manila using a Boeing 787, though specific dates have not been announced. Israir has commenced flights to New York, initially with three weekly services, increasing to daily flights in November. Preparations for these long-haul routes began in late July after the Civil Aviation Authority approved operational specifications for Airbus A330 flights. Israir has also obtained licenses for flights to Japan and permission to resume flights to Marrakech, Morocco.

Additionally, direct flights from Israel to Bhutan will be available this winter through Caminos, with five departures scheduled from February to mid-March 2027, operated by Drukair on an Airbus A320, costing $5,395 per person for an eight-day trip. Kishrey Teufa will also resume charter flights to Rovaniemi, Finland, starting January 27, 2027, with a six-day organized tour priced from 3,430 euros per person.