Ben-Gurion Airport
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.
Leap forward: Israel Airports Authority advances new national 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
Ben-Gurion Airport police arrest Israeli TV celebrity for driving with an invalid license
Israel turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism
Government officials believe Christian pilgrims, Evangelical travelers, and Jewish communities overseas can form the backbone of a gradual recovery, even as broader tourism remains constrained.
Emirates expected to resume Tel Aviv flights in early 2026 after two-year hiatus - report
Officials at Emirates reportedly expressed their willingness to resume operations between Israel and the UAE in the first quarter of 2026.
Dutch airline KLM retracts decision to resume Israel flights
The airline announced that it continues to monitor the situation and hopes to resume ‘as quickly as possible.’
Come hungry: Popular food brand checks in at Ben Gurion Airport
The Shehakim and Duty-Free complexes at Ben Gurion Airport are set to receive a new culinary boost: Pizza Hut will open two new branches offering a full menu.
El Al, Arkia ease flight cancellation rules while foreign carriers trim Israel schedules
The announcements come as some foreign airlines have adjusted operations in the region, with the majority of the carriers citing the security situation.
Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says
Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.
Bar Refaeli launches Livelle pop-up at Ben-Gurion Airport duty-free
The pop-up, which will operate through February 9, showcases a new CC cream that combines skincare and makeup.
Suspect caught at Ben-Gurion Airport after Kadima shooting, while drugs were found in Netanya
The suspect was transferred for questioning. Police said a decision on seeking to extend his detention will follow the interrogation and the review of evidence.
Australian family makes aliyah from Sydney, becoming 2026's first olim
The family includes father Trevor, mother Dalit, and daughter Ashira. Their son, Levi Zaks, immigrated earlier and has joined the IDF, according to the ministry.
British Muslim woman faces backlash after posting positive experience at Ben-Gurion Airport
“They gave me a coffee, they gave me a cheese sandwich… we weren't strip-searched or anything like that, it was all good,” Sanam said.
