TEL AVIV- After a five-month suspension, Air Canada (AC) will resume its daily Tel Aviv–Toronto flights on Thursday (October 9, 2025), signaling renewed confidence in the Israeli market.
The relaunch also coincides with an enhanced in-flight experience, making Air Canada the only traditional North American airline to offer free beer and wine in economy class on all routes.
Air Canada Returns to Tel Aviv
Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Tel Aviv will reconnect one of the airline’s most important long-haul markets, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The route’s reinstatement reflects improving regional stability and a measured rise in passenger demand.
The airline has been closely monitoring conditions since suspending operations last spring. With robust security coordination now in place, the return flight underscores the carrier’s long-term commitment to Israel’s aviation market.
The Canadian flag carrier’s return marks a significant step in the gradual recovery of international air connectivity to Israel following last year’s conflict.
The upgrade forms part of the carrier’s ongoing service revamp, which also includes complimentary Canadian snacks — an effort to strengthen its brand amid criticism over baggage and ancillary fees.
European Carriers Resume Routes
Air Canada’s move comes as several European airlines also plan to restart flights to Israel. British Airways (BA) and Iberia Express (I2) will both resume daily services to Tel Aviv beginning October 26, linking Israel to London (LHR) and Madrid (MAD).
Scandinavian Airlines (SK) will re-enter the market with three weekly Copenhagen (CPH)–Tel Aviv flights — its first return in over nine years.
In a further boost, Greece’s Sky Express (GQ) will launch daily direct flights from Athens (ATH) to Tel Aviv on December 2. These resumptions mark the most significant recovery in Israel’s international air links since October 2023.
Several Airlines Remain Cautious
While some carriers are returning, others remain hesitant. ITA Airways (AZ) and Air India (AI) have extended their Tel Aviv flight suspensions until at least December 31.
Ryanair (FR) confirmed in September that it would not renew service to Israel, while easyJet (U2) has postponed its restart until March 2026.
Turkish Airlines (TK) has yet to set a definitive return date, despite renewed speculation tied to cease-fire negotiations and Ankara’s mediation efforts.
Industry observers note that further restarts will depend on political and security developments in the coming months.
Bottom Line
With Air Canada’s flagship route back in operation, and more carriers following suit, Israel’s aviation sector is steadily regaining momentum.
The combination of returning airlines, competitive fares, and a stronger local currency suggests that international travel demand is on a firm recovery path.
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