Ben-Gurion Airport

20,000 parking spaces: Ben-Gurion Airport moves to address major parking shortage

Israel Airports Authority launches a tender to operate 27 Ben-Gurion Airport parking lots with 20,000 spaces and manage advanced parking systems.

Taxis at Ben-Gurion Airport.
American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.

Transportation Ministry to hold situational assessment amid fears of flight cancellations - report

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East

Israir plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane


Ben-Gurion Airport customs inspectors stunned: This is what a passenger returning from Poland hid

A young man returning from Poland aroused the suspicion of customs inspectors. An X-ray of the suitcase revealed about 20 rare parrots kept in five cages under harsh conditions.

Customs inspectors at Ben-Gurion Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle about 20 parrots of special breeds

40 million passengers a year: Ben Gurion Airport launches major expansion of Terminal 3

The expansion of Terminal 3 will include a new 63,000-square-meter wing, 86 additional check-in counters, advanced baggage screening and sorting systems, and new retail and passenger service areas.

Expansion of Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport.

Leap forward: Israel Airports Authority advances new national control center at Ben Gurion Airport

North and south air traffic control units will be unified into one national center integrating radar systems and new technology to improve safety.

Simulation of the new control center at Ben Gurion Airport.

Not just in the north: Air Haifa enters the Ben Gurion–Eilat route with up to 10 flights a day

New route expected to launch in late October 2026 pending slot approval. The company also plans fleet expansion and a 40% rise in Haifa Airport activity this winter.

Air Haifa aircraft.

Ben-Gurion Airport police arrest Israeli TV celebrity for driving with an invalid license

The star has participated in, among other shows, Channel 13's reality documentary Goalstar, which involves celebrities playing soccer.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Air Haifa expands with new Ben-Gurion-Eilat route and up to 10 daily flights

The planned route will connect Israel’s main international airport with Ramon Airport near Eilat. Ticket prices and the flight schedule will be revealed after the relevant slots are allocated. 

Air Haifa launched their new airplane in July as part of their airline launch.

Air Seychelles reopens Tel Aviv-Mahé route for Israeli travelers, flights to resume August 20

The airline’s Airbus A320 flights will offer economy and business class, including meals and a 30kg. baggage allowance.

An Air Seychelles Airbus A320, pictured flying over tropical islands; illustrative.

IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel

The IDF confirmed that communications with the flight were re-established and that a security incident aboard the plane was discarded.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

Ben-Gurion's Terminal 1 reopens to domestic flights following Iran war closure

Terminal 1 was initially closed in March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights moved to Terminal 3. 

 View of the Departure hall in Terminal 1, at Ben-Gurion Airport. December 1, 2020.

El Al suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow flights after long-range Ukraine strikes disrupt Russian oil sales

The airline will reassess the situation next week and decide whether to resume operations, with passengers to be informed and offered alternatives in accordance with the law.

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.