Ben-Gurion Airport

Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 to reopen in last week of March

Israel Airports Authority estimates that 25% of all flights at Ben Gurion Airport will use Terminal 1, totaling about 1,377 flights during April.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
09/03/2025
An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

Worker reps. cancel strike at Ben-Gurion Airport after agreement reached

Thousands of travellers are reportedly set to pass through Ben-Gurion Airport at the beginning of next week. 

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

El Al stock still rising despite return of foreign airlines

The understanding was that the return of foreign airlines would see El Al's share price fall 20% within a short time, but it completed a rise of 60% since the beginning of December 2024.

By NETANEL ARIEL/GLOBES/TNS
19/02/2025

Good news for travelers: Two more airlines return to Israeli skies

Two European airlines are returning to Israel: KLM will resume daily flights to Amsterdam in June, and Iberia Express will launch daily flights to Madrid in April. Prices are expected to drop.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
17/02/2025

Western Wall Rabbi urges stone be returned from airport display

On Wednesday, Ben-Gurion Airport launched a new exhibit showcasing archeological artifacts, among which was a five-tone stone from the Western Wall. 

New Ben-Gurion Airport exhibit showcases 3,000 years of Jewish history

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport can explore Israel’s rich 3,000 year history with a new archaeological exhibition that will be open until 2026.

Welcome: A new Israeli airline on the way

Blue Bird and TUS will merge under an Israeli flag with seven aircraft, joining the growing local market after serving over 700,000 passengers last year.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
04/02/2025

Foreign airlines flock back to Israel following ceasefire

There are still airlines that have not yet announced their return to Israel, particularly on US routes, including United Airlines.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
28/01/2025

Air India to resume Israel flights, joins host of int'l airlines returning to Tel Aviv

The Indian national airline suspended operations in Israel after October 7, but recommenced operations relatively quickly compared with other airlines in March 2024.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
24/01/2025
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