Austrian Airlines starts flights to Tel Aviv: Security in the first place!

Austrian Airlines starts flights to Tel Aviv: Security in the first place!

From June 23, 2025, Austrian Airlines (AUA) will regularly offer flights from Vienna-Schwechat to Tel Aviv. This decision follows the temporary setting of the flights on May 4, 2025, which was triggered by a rocket attack near the Ben Gurion Airport. The attack was committed by the Houthi militia from Yemen, which is allied with Hamas. As a result, numerous airlines, including AUA, exposed their flights for security reasons. The flight break was extended several times due to the continuing battles in the Gaza Strip. With the resumption of flights, a piece of normality for travelers between Austria and Israel is returning, so 5min.at .

The decision to resume flights was made in close coordination with the Lufthansa Group and the responsible authorities. Aua carries out all flights under special safety precautions to ensure the security of the passengers. Details of flight times and frequencies are currently not available, as can be found in noe.orf.at

important safety reviews

Returning to regular flights is the result of a comprehensive security assessment. The European Air Security Agency, the European Union agency (EASA), plays an important role in ensuring the security standards in civil aviation. Founded in 2002 and based in Cologne, EASA supports the Member States in harmonizing regulations and the development of technical rules for air traffic. More information about the EASA can be found on their website.

The resumption of the connections to Israel is a sign that, despite the existing security concerns, the airlines are willing to normalize their services. Other airlines such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and ITA Airways are also planning to resume their flights to the region.

With the upcoming resumption, passengers are given the opportunity to travel again carefree and to strengthen the cultural and economic connections between Austria and Israel. The flights are carried out with the offered safety precautions to ensure a safe flight experience.