Air France is resuming service today (Friday) on its Paris-Tel Aviv route after an extended suspension due to Israel’s security situation and the war.
1+Since the war began, the French carrier extended its Israel flight suspension multiple times, with its most recent announcement pushing the return date to July 2. Now, after security assessments and an updated operational policy, the airline is bringing the route back online—marking another step in the gradual return of foreign carriers to Ben Gurion Airport.
According to the flight schedule, Air France’s first plane is expected to land at Ben Gurion at 2:45 PM, with a return flight to Paris later in the day. For many travelers, it’s significant news. The carrier is considered one of the major airlines connecting Israel with Europe and enables connections to dozens of destinations worldwide through Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Even with the restart, Air France continues operating one of its flagship aircraft on the Israel route—the Boeing 777-300ER. The plane features four service classes: economy, premium economy, business, and La Première, considered one of the most prestigious and sought-after first-class products in aviation.
1+Air France’s return joins a trend emerging in recent weeks, with more and more foreign airlines resuming Israel operations. Just in recent days, the Lufthansa Group, ITA Airways, Air Baltic, and other carriers have restarted flights, expanding flight options and strengthening Israel’s air connectivity after months of significant cutbacks in international service. Aviation industry officials estimate that if the security situation remains stable, additional foreign carriers are expected to announce route resumptions to Israel in the coming period, ahead of the summer season and peak demand for overseas travel.