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
The US Embassy in Jerusalem

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


Is British Airways deliberately exploiting Israeli passengers? - opinion

The largest number of claims and unhonored tickets British Airways will have faced this year, and likely in many years, involve Israelis.

 British Airways

El Al faces new competition as foreign airlines flock back to Israel - opinion

While many take umbrage with the government using the label “revival” for this war, make no mistake that the tourism industry sees this period as “Operation Revival.”

THE DEPARTURES terminal at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Up, up and LA: American Airlines to resume flights to Israel with new California route

American Airlines made the decision after a request was made from Transportation Minister Miri Regev after meeting with senior executives from the airline while she was in the United States.

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, US March 28, 2018.

Gov't considers subsidizing flights between Israel and Argentina

Israel’s Finance Ministry plans to invite airlines to bid on launching a direct route to Argentina, exploring whether government support could make the long-haul flight economically viable.

 An El Al flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport, March 31, 2025

Winter in Europe has never been closer: Flights from Just €59

Airline Blue Bird Airways has launched its winter 2025/26 flight schedule with daily direct flights from Tel Aviv to 6 destinations in Europe. Prices start at €59 to Vienna and Sofia.

Women’s Market, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Israel repatriates body of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi killed by Hamas

Israel held a farewell ceremony for Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, hailed as a hero of Kibbutz Alumim, before returning his body to Nepal for burial.

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack,Jerusalem, November 13, 2024.

Red carpet and road closures: Israel gears up for Trump’s arrival

Israel readies for US President Donald Trump’s Monday visit, as the first stage of the Gaza hostage release deal is set to begin.

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has completed preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion Airport.

Police question boy, 13, for sneaking onto NY-bound flight

The boy managed to bypass security and board an El Al flight bound for New York without a passport or boarding pass. 

An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

Turkish Airlines weighs request to resume Israel flights - report

The decision would mark the end of a nearly two-year period without Turkish Airlines flights at Ben Gurion Airport.

A Turkish Airlines airplane; illustrative.

AnimaWings to launch Tel Aviv–Bucharest flights from October 5

The Romanian airline will operate three weekly flights to Bucharest out of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

An AnigmaWings aircraft