A Qantas flight to evacuate people from the conflict in Israel and the Gaza strip has landed in London, with 238 Australians aboard.

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday morning the federal government’s assisted departure flight had arrived in the British capital.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the repatriation, confirming the first group of Australians flown out of the conflict zone had landed safely at Heathrow Airport.

“I report the flight from Qantas has landed in London, it was a full flight carrying around 220 passengers,” he said in Sydney on Saturday.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said there were 238 Australians on the flight.

“I’m relieved to know these Australians are on their way home. I want to thank all the Australian officials who worked on the operation,” she said.

More flights scheduled

Ms Wong told reporters more flights were being organised, with another arriving in Tel Aviv on Saturday.

“I can confirm the next flight is a government-supported charter flight, which will land in Tel Aviv today, Saturday local time. That will proceed from Tel Aviv to Dubai.”

The foreign minister said about 825 Australians have departed Israel and the occupied territories, with the foreign affairs department working to secure the safety of about 20 Australians seeking to leave Gaza.

“We continue to work on the travel arrangements for those Australians. We are moving quickly to secure more options for Australians who want to leave Israel or the occupied territories,” she said.

-AAP