Lorraine Williamson
Travellers flying between Spain and Israel are facing a longer period of disruption, with Iberia now cancelling all flights to and from Tel Aviv until 30 April. Air Europa’s most recent official notice still shows its Madrid–Tel Aviv route suspended through 20 March.
The change gives the story a stronger service angle for readers in Spain. This is no longer just a short-term cancellation round. For Iberia passengers, the disruption has now been pushed well beyond the dates previously reported this week.
What Iberia is now saying
On its latest flights update page, Iberia says all flights to and from Tel Aviv until 30 April have been cancelled because of the situation in the Middle East. The airline also says customers with bookings up to 30 April, bought before 10 March, can change the date, switch destination to Cairo, Athens, Budapest or Rome, or request a full refund.
That is the clearest, fresh development for Spain-based passengers, checking whether services are returning soon. At the moment, Iberia’s own guidance points in the opposite direction.
Air Europa still shows cancellations through 20 March
Air Europa’s official announcements page says flights UX1301 Madrid–Tel Aviv and UX1302 Tel Aviv–Madrid are cancelled from 1 to 20 March 2026. That update is dated 9 March.
The airline also notes that the situation is beyond its control. Unlike Iberia, the official Air Europa notice visible this morning does not yet extend the suspension beyond 20 March, although wider industry reporting has pointed to ongoing uncertainty around Middle East airspace.
Why the disruption matters for Spain´s travellers
This is not just a story about one route. Tel Aviv has been one of several destinations affected by the wider regional conflict and related airspace restrictions. Reuters reported this week that airlines beyond Spain have also extended suspensions across parts of the Middle East because of security concerns.
For Spanish passengers, the immediate issue is practical. Anyone due to fly soon should not assume earlier restart dates still apply, especially in Iberia’s case. AENA’s flight information service also warns that live schedules depend on confirmed data from the airlines and can change close to departure.
What passengers should do now
Passengers booked with Iberia should check the airline’s latest update page and booking conditions before travelling to the airport. Iberia says eligible customers can change dates, switch to certain alternative destinations or request a refund.
Air Europa passengers should also check their booking status directly with the airline, as its current official notice still reflects cancellations through 20 March.
A disruption story that is still moving
For now, the clearest update from Spain’s two main airlines is uneven. Iberia has formally pushed its Tel Aviv cancellations to the end of April, while Air Europa’s latest official notice still stops at 20 March. That leaves passengers with one simple message: check the airline, not old headlines.
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