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Turkish Airlines resumes Beirut flights after September suspension

An Airbus A330, of which Turkish Airlines is the largest operator, at now defunct Istanbul Ataturk Airport, with multiple other Turkish Airlines aircraft in the background. (Turkish Airlines Photo)
An Airbus A330, of which Turkish Airlines is the largest operator, at now defunct Istanbul Ataturk Airport, with multiple other Turkish Airlines aircraft in the background. (Turkish Airlines Photo)
December 04, 2024 11:21 AM GMT+03:00

Turkish Airlines (THY) announced to resume flights to Beirut, initially halted on Sept. 21 due to security concerns following Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.

The first flight successfully landed at Beirut Airport today, marking the airline's return to the route.

Flight schedule gradually expanding

According to an announcement on THY's website, Beirut flights will start with a single daily flight.

The schedule will expand to two daily flights on Dec. 6, and by Dec. 11, the airline plans to operate four daily flights, returning to its standard timetable.

A Turkish Airlines plane took off from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, United States on Aug.31, 2024. (AA Photo)
A Turkish Airlines plane took off from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, United States on Aug.31, 2024. (AA Photo)

Flights suspended amid security concerns

THY suspended its Beirut operations in September due to heightened security risks following intensified Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.

The flights scheduled for Sept. 26–30 were canceled as part of this decision.

December 04, 2024 11:21 AM GMT+03:00
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