Madagascar Airlines (MD, Antananarivo) announced the resumption of its normal flight schedules from October 20, following the lifting of a nighttime curfew, as the security situation in Antananarivo improved following weeks of violent protests that culminated in a military coup.

ADS-B data shows the airline has resumed its operations between Antananarivo and Nosy-Be, Sainte Marie, Antsiranana, Tamatave, and Morondava. During the unrest, Madagascar Airlines had adjusted its schedule to accommodate the curfew.

Air France (AF, Paris CDG) resumed its long-haul flights from Paris CDG on October 18, confirmed by ADS-B data, after a four-day break caused by security concerns.

Emirates, which suspended its onward flight from the Seychelles to Antananarivo on October 15, is due to resume it on October 23, according to the airline's online booking engine.

By October 22, the following airlines were operating normal schedules to Madagascar: Airlink (South Africa) from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo; Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa International; Air Mauritius; Kenya Airways from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta; Air France from Paris; and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport.

Widespread youth-led protests erupted in Madagascar on September 25 over persistent power cuts, water shortages, and corruption. Following the flight of President Andry Rajoelina, the parliament voted overwhelmingly to impeach him. He was replaced by Colonel Michael Randrianirina. A civilian, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, a former chairman of the Malagasy bank BNI, has been named the new prime minister.