Wizz Air resumes UK-Israel flights despite Foreign Office ‘red’ guidance

Wizz Air has resumed flights between the UK and Israel despite the Foreign Office advising against all travel to the country amid the Middle East conflict.

The budget carrier’s route between Luton Airport and Tel Aviv was suspended with the outbreak of the Iran war on February 28.

A statement from the Israel Ministry of Tourism said: “Although FCDO guidance remains at ‘red’, Wizz Air has committed to flying five times per week from Thursday 28 May, joining El Al and Israir in offering travellers from the UK the opportunity to visit Israel. 

“Additionally, the tourism industry has resumed activity across the country over the past few weeks.

“Tourism sites, culture, and leisure destinations have reopened to the public, from national parks and nature reserves to museums and key heritage sites.”

Israel Ministry of Tourism UK director Michael Ben Baruch said: “We are really pleased Wizz Air has resumed flying between London and Tel Aviv after its recent pause in service.

“We know nascent demand exists for travel to Israel from the UK. The greater the number of flight options available the better, as we anticipate, and hope for, a normalisation of travel and rising demand for flights between our countries."