Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced plans to reinstate flights to Israel beginning Wednesday, ending a suspension period driven by the region's security and geopolitical climate, and specifically the ongoing tension with Iran.
The airline stated that the route will resume under a modified, temporary schedule, shaped by current situational assessments and operational constraints.
Under the new framework, inbound flights from Amsterdam to Israel are scheduled for morning departures. Flights will leave Schiphol (Amsterdam's main international airport) at 08:15 and land at Ben Gurion International Airport (Israel's main flying hub) at 13:45.
Conversely, outbound flights from Israel to Amsterdam will operate in the afternoon and include a technical stopover in Paphos, Cyprus. The airline emphasized that this stop is strictly for operational purposes, and passengers will not disembark. The return leg is scheduled to depart Tel Aviv at 15:20, arriving in Amsterdam at 20:55, including the stopover.
KLM officials noted that this adjustment is temporary and that the carrier will continue to monitor regional developments closely. Any further changes to the schedule will be implemented as necessary.
Separately, ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group – which comprises Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings – announced they have extended the suspension of night flights from Israel through January 31.
