diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index f2aaeb4cd..1dbd60ea9 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
   ([#7749](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy/pull/7749), @mhils)
 - Display local timezone in the Timing tab of mitmweb.
   ([#7804](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy/pull/7804), @lups2000)
+- Prevent showing the quit message in the console when no flows are available under specific configurations.
+  ([#7833](https://github.com/mitmproxy/mitmproxy/pull/7833), @lups2000)
 
 ## 25 May 2025: mitmproxy 12.1.1
 
diff --git a/mitmproxy/tools/console/flowview.py b/mitmproxy/tools/console/flowview.py
index cb9c12ac9..ec942ece3 100644
--- a/mitmproxy/tools/console/flowview.py
+++ b/mitmproxy/tools/console/flowview.py
@@ -104,7 +104,12 @@ class FlowDetails(tabs.Tabs):
                 ]
             self.show()
         else:
-            self.master.window.pop()
+            # Get the top window from the focus stack (the currently active view).
+            # If it's NOT the "flowlist", it's safe to pop back to the previous view.
+            if self.master.window.focus_stack().stack[-1] != "flowlist":
+                self.master.window.pop()
+            # If it is the "flowlist", we’re already at the main view with no flows to show.
+            # Popping now would close the last window and prompt app exit, so we remain on the empty flow list screen instead.
 
     def tab_http_request(self):
         flow = self.flow