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


El Al claims Wizz Air Israeli base could 'hurt Israeli aviation, create competitive inequality'

The airline opposed the establishment of a domestic base of operations in Israel by Wizz Air, in a letter signed by El Al’s CEO and chair of the board.

Wizz Air plane seen on the runway

Italian priest refused entry to Israel, deported due to 'public security reasons'

The priest, Don Nandino Capovilla from Venice, was set to take part in a pilgrimage to Bethlehem along with fifteen others.

 Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport

Arkia flight succesfully makes emergency landing in Israel after equipment failure

A source with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post that the plane made three failed attempts before successfully landing.

 Arkia airplane

Jerusalem Faction plan to shut down Ben-Gurion Airport to protest haredi draft - report

The protest is in response to the continued arrest of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) men for dodging the draft and refusing to serve in the IDF. 

El Al Israel Airlines planes are seen on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel March 10, 2020.

Israel foils smuggling of 140 exotic reptiles in Ben-Gurion Airport, animals in terrible condition

Custom inspectors discovered the animals, including iguanas, pythons, tegus, and scorpions, in poor condition after enduring freezing temperatures and a lack of food.

140 reptiles and other animals were seized by Israeli authorities.

'This is not a strike': Ben-Gurion Airport staff claim delays due to lack of staff

Despite the chairman of the workers' committee at Ben-Gurion stating that the staff are not on strike, the Israel Airports Authority announced the workers had begun an 'Italian strike.'

 TRAVELERS AT Ben-Gurion International Airport.

Name of former Ben-Gurion Airport employee cleared for publication in sexual assault case

Roy Neidorf, 31, from Magen Yavne, was employed as an inspector at the Population and Immigration Authority.

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.

Foreign airlines returning to Israel faster than expected

Next month there will be 56 more flights between Tel Aviv and New York due to United Airlines return and 41 new flights to various European destinations by Wizz Air.

 Wizz Air

Flights to return to Israel as European Aviation Safety Agency removes restrictions

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has lifted its flight restrictions on Israel, allowing airlines to resume operations and restoring Israel’s position on the global aviation map.

 Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com.

A disgraceful national carrier: El Al left many Israelis stranded - opinion

The government has the power to nationalize industries, particularly in times of crisis or when deemed strategically important.

 El Al aircraft