Turkish Airlines (THY) has resumed its flights to Beirut after a two-month suspension caused by conflict in the Middle East. The airline had halted operations to the Lebanese capital on September 21, following hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah group based in Lebanon. A ceasefire agreement reached last week has enabled the airline to restart services, though both sides have accused each other of violating the truce.
Initially, Turkish Airlines will operate one flight per day to Beirut. This will increase to two daily flights starting Friday, with plans to further expand the frequency to four daily flights from December 11. This phased approach reflects the airline’s cautious optimism about the situation in the region and its commitment to restoring connectivity for passengers.
The suspension of flights to the Middle East has been a widespread response from international airlines amid concerns about safety and the potential for a broader conflict. Many carriers have either suspended operations to the region or rerouted their flights to avoid affected airspace. Among them, Lufthansa Group has extended its suspension of flights to Israel’s Tel Aviv until January 31, 2025, while flights to Tehran remain canceled until the same date. Lufthansa’s services to Beirut are also on hold until February 28, 2025.
