Ben-Gurion Airport

Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.
Starting this week, a dedicated waiting parking lot will operate free of charge for the first hour for drivers coming to pick up passengers from Ben Gurion Airport

Tired of driving in circles around Ben Gurion Airport? This is the new, free solution

(ILLUSTRATIVE) The entrance to the settlement of Beit El. September 19, 2025.

IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says


Israel Police confiscate over 100 pistols, thwart smuggling attempt at Ben-Gurion Airport

The suspect is a Netivot resident in his twenties who arrived in Israel on a direct flight from Rome, Italy, on a foreign airline.

The series of pistols found and confiscated by Israel Police at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Ben Gurion Airport transforms: Long queues on the way to an expanded duty-free

Oron Infrastructure won the tender to expand Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport with a 300M-shekel investment, including border control upgrades, a new entrance gate, and expanded dining.

Duty-Free.

Tourists fly in, Israelis fly out, new data from CBS shows

While evacuees return home, tourists flock back, and locals leave town, Israel's hospitality industry is facing some changing trends.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3 to undergo NIS 310 m. expansion

Oron Infrastructure wins major tender to add 7,000 square meters and a new passenger gate as Israel's main airport prepares for surging traffic.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

Is British Airways deliberately exploiting Israeli passengers? - opinion

The largest number of claims and unhonored tickets British Airways will have faced this year, and likely in many years, involve Israelis.

 British Airways

El Al faces new competition as foreign airlines flock back to Israel - opinion

While many take umbrage with the government using the label “revival” for this war, make no mistake that the tourism industry sees this period as “Operation Revival.”

THE DEPARTURES terminal at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Up, up and LA: American Airlines to resume flights to Israel with new California route

American Airlines made the decision after a request was made from Transportation Minister Miri Regev after meeting with senior executives from the airline while she was in the United States.

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, US March 28, 2018.

Gov't considers subsidizing flights between Israel and Argentina

Israel’s Finance Ministry plans to invite airlines to bid on launching a direct route to Argentina, exploring whether government support could make the long-haul flight economically viable.

 An El Al flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport, March 31, 2025

Winter in Europe has never been closer: Flights from Just €59

Airline Blue Bird Airways has launched its winter 2025/26 flight schedule with daily direct flights from Tel Aviv to 6 destinations in Europe. Prices start at €59 to Vienna and Sofia.

Women’s Market, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Israel repatriates body of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi killed by Hamas

Israel held a farewell ceremony for Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, hailed as a hero of Kibbutz Alumim, before returning his body to Nepal for burial.

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack,Jerusalem, November 13, 2024.