German-Israeli repatriation flight arrives for the second time.
Checkin' Time: German Flights Outta Israel Amid Regional Unrest
The German Foreign Office is on a mission to get its citizens out of Israel, arranging special flights to bring them home. Over the past couple of days, two planes loaded with 345 grateful passengers touched down in Germany. On June 20, 2025, another flight, this one with 174 passengers, made a landing in Berlin[1].
More flights are on the horizon. The German government has scheduled a plane from Amman, Jordan's capital, to lift off for Berlin on June 21[1]. If you're a German citizen hankering to hightail it out of Israel, you can hop on this flight, but it'll cost you[1]. While some airlines are offering flights to Germany from Amman, the Foreign Office is the best bet for reliable evacuation[1].
Traveling to Jordan might seem a pinch tricky, but that's just part of the adventure. Germans seeking to leave Israel need to make their own way to Jordan's boundaries. European countries have been organizing convoys to take their citizens to Jordan, but the German Foreign Office considers this a no-go due to security reasons[1]. They suggest avoiding collection points as they could pose additional risks[1].
Get Outta Dodge: German Embassy Recommends Iran Exit Via Armenia, Turkey, or Azerbaijan
Now, let's talk about Iran. The German Foreign Office is still urging Germans living there to make a break for the border. Armenia and Turkey are the recommended escape routes, as border crossings remain open. There's a chance to exit via Azerbaijan as well[1]. With flights taking off from all three countries, Germany-bound travel is as easy as pie[1].
The German embassies on the ground are doing their darnedest to assist in the exodus, standing by around the clock[1]. To keep in the loop, register on the crisis preparedness list, Elefand. Currently, nearly 4,000 Germans have signed up, claiming to be in Israel, while over a thousand Germans have enrolled from Iran[1].
Enrichment Notes:
- Germany is using special flights to evacuate its citizens from Israel amid escalating regional tensions with Iran[1].
- The German Air Force has evacuated at least 64 German nationals from Israel using two Airbus aircraft[1]. Prior to these flights, German diplomats arranged the evacuation of 345 people via two special flights through Amman, Jordan[1].
- Other countries are evacuating their nationals from Israel, but Germany is one of the few arranging direct flights for its citizens[1].
- The German Foreign Office continues to advise German citizens in Iran to leave the country via land to neighboring countries of Armenia and Turkey. There's the option of an exit via the border to Azerbaijan[1].
- The German government is not offering a special flight service or repatriation operations from Iran[1].
- The Elefand crisis preparedness list is being used to keep track of and communicate with German nationals in both Israel and Iran[2].
- Travelers are advised to stay in contact with the German embassy or consular services for the latest updates and instructions[1].
[1] From enrichment data
[2] Based on base article
The German government is organizing general-news flights from Amman, Jordan's capital, as a part of their mission to evacuate citizens from Israel amid regional unrest. If you're a German citizen, the lifestyle of traveling to Jordan and boarding this flight can be an adventure, but it'll necessitate making your own way to Jordan's borders.
Postponing a vacation or delaying a change of residence, Germans living in Iran are encouraged by the German Foreign Office to exit the country via Armenia, Turkey, or Azerbaijan, as these border crossings remain open. The German embassies on the ground are assisting in this exodus, and travelers can stay updated and in contact with the latest information via the Elefant crisis preparedness list.
