KLM Restarts Flights to Israel, UAE and Saudi Arabia After Middle East Review
AMSTERDAM — Dutch airline KLM has announced the resumption of flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, following a reassessment of regional security conditions.
In a statement issued late Saturday, KLM said it will restart services to Tel Aviv on February 2 and 3 under an adjusted schedule. The airline also confirmed it will operate flights to Dubai from February 1 through February 6, also with modified timings.
“Based on the current security situation and operational feasibility, we have decided to resume our flights,” the airline said, noting that schedules may continue to be adjusted as circumstances evolve.
KLM added that it has already resumed services to Saudi destinations, including Riyadh and Dammam, signaling a gradual return to normal operations across key Middle Eastern routes.
The decision comes after the airline announced last week that it would temporarily avoid flying over large parts of the Middle East due to rising regional tensions. Several international carriers have taken similar precautionary measures in recent weeks, adjusting routes and schedules amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
KLM, which operates under the Air France-KLM group, said it continues to closely monitor developments in the region and will prioritize passenger and crew safety while maintaining connectivity where possible.
The resumption of flights highlights cautious optimism among international airlines as they balance operational feasibility with evolving security risks in the Middle East.
