Ben-Gurion Airport

Flights resume to Ben Gurion International Airport as airspace reopens

Israir, one of Israel's two smaller carriers along with Arkia, said it planned five flights to Ben Gurion on Thursday from Rome, Berlin, Athens, Batumi and Rovaniemi/Lapland.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024
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How US citizens in Israel can leave the country amid Operation Roaring Lion - explainer

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel to gradually reopen airspace on Thursday under new plan to return stranded Israelis

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel preparing for gradual reopening of airspace starting next week, minister says


Israel, Thailand mourn together as slain Thai hostage Rinthalak returns home in touching ceremony

“Their hopes, and even their right to dream, were taken away along with their lives and freedom,” the Thailand’s ambassador to Israel said.

Relatives and friends of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak mourn next to his coffin during a farewell ceremony before being flown to Thailand for burial, at Ben Gurion airport, near Tel Aviv, December 9, 2025.

Israeli airline Israir holds impromptu fashion show during flight to Rome

The new designs, in the airline’s signature palette, were presented live to passengers as the cabin briefly became a flying fashion venue.

Israeli airline turns Rome flight into 30,000 foot fashion show

UK low-cost airline easyJet to resume Israel flights starting March 2026

EasyJet plans to resume flights to Israel in March 2026, following repeated delays and security-related suspensions.

EasyJet take off from Ben Gurion airport.

Beyond the Headlines: Moments at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Kotel - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

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

Packed stations, mass delays: Trains across Israel delayed for hours after fatal rail accident

Israel Railways announced that the trains have since returned to full operation.

 Thousands on the platform at the Hashalom Station near Begin Street.

UAE cargo plane lands at Ben-Gurion Airport carrying US military trucks - KAN

The plane with the trucks and military equipment later returned to the UAE after a short stopover in Georgia, the report added.

An Antonov 124-100 Ruslan with ramp down; note the forward-tilted fuselage and retracted front landing gear, facilitating cargo loading; illustrative.

Preparing for the worst case scenario: Israeli gov't holds wargame for emergency aliyah

The Aliyah Ministry conducted a war game simulating the emergency immigration of 45,000 Jews fleeing a collapsing country, testing plans for 800 arrivals daily for two months.

Aliyah Ministry in meeting.

Wizz CEO: We’re going to invest $1 billion in Israeli market

Váradi told the transportation minister during their meeting that “In the next three years, we will add 4,000 jobs in Israel, and about 500 employees will be hired directly by Wizz.” 

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

Wizz Air steps back from Israel hub, citing poor economics and Ben Gurion slot gaps

The airline seeks "seventh freedom" rights to fly non-EU routes from Israel, threatening local carriers and stalling the highly anticipated hub plan.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.

Senior local authority official detained at Ben-Gurion Airport amid Histadrut corruption probe

Per reports, the official, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, is suspected of election-bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Israeli police and border guard officers deploy at Ben Gurion Airport on July 6, 2011 as part of preparations for the arrival of a "Pro-Palestinian Fly-In", organised by European and North American activists to travel en masse to the West Bank.