Ben-Gurion Airport

New direct flight route to Naples: Southern Italy becomes closer to Israelis

Starting in late March, Bluebird Airways will operate 3 weekly flights to Naples, along with daily flights to Rome and weekly flights to Bergamo, expanding its Italian destinations.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
23/03/2025

Houthis declare Ben-Gurion Airport ‘no longer safe’ after renewed Gaza fighting

The Houthis announced an aerial blockade on Ben-Gurion Airport and threatened any airlines that fly to Israel.

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 plane

Ryanair offering ultra-low fares for Israel restart

The airline offers tickets from Tel Aviv to various destinations starting at $33, and there are flights to over fifteen destinations for less than $100.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
20/03/2025
  El Al and TAROM sign a codeshare agreement at El Al's headquarters, March 18, 2025.

El Al and Romania's TAROM launch codeshare, boosting Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights

El Al and TAROM signed a codeshare deal, increasing Tel Aviv-Bucharest flights to 18 per week and offering frequent flyer benefits starting April 1.

18/03/2025

What will you drink? The King David lounge reopens with a cocktail bar

El Al reopens its luxury lounge at Ben Gurion Airport with a BELLBOY-led cocktail bar, Nespresso coffee, and a new design for enhanced passenger privacy, following a multi-million shekel upgrade.

By MAARIV TOURISM DESK
16/03/2025

Israeli gov't employee arrested for smuggling women into country

Israel Police arrested a government worker suspected of smuggling Georgian women into Israel using airport gate passes.

El Al almost quintuples profit

Revenue in 2024 totaled $3.4 billion, 37% more than in 2023. Fourth quarter revenue was $851, 26% more than in the corresponding quarter.

By NETANEL ARIEL/GLOBES/TNS
13/03/2025

Upgrade completed: This Is the new El Al lounge at Ben Gurion Airport

After undergoing a significant upgrade, the renovated King David Lounge opened today for the first time. So, what has changed, and what does it look like?

By WALLA! TOURISM
13/03/2025

James Richardson-Heinemann won the tender to operate toy stores at Ben Gurion Airport

As part of the tender win, James Richardson-Heinemann will operate the stores in Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 for a period of 5 years, with an additional option to extend the contract for 3 years.

By WALLA! SPORTS
11/03/2025
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