Ben-Gurion Airport

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.

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.
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Bar Refaeli launches Livelle pop-up at Ben-Gurion Airport duty-free

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Suspect caught at Ben-Gurion Airport after Kadima shooting, while drugs were found in Netanya

Sydney family becomes first olim of 2026, landing at Ben-Gurion on January 1

Australian family makes aliyah from Sydney, becoming 2026's first olim


Houthi missile crash near Ben-Gurion Airport a 'miracle," Police says

"The incident is under control. No damage was caused beyond the orchard, and thankfully, there are no injuries,” he added. 

 The site of the Houthi missile attack on Ben-Gurion Airport, May 4, 2025.

Several airlines cancel flights to Ben-Gurion Airport for 24 hours following Houthi missile crash

Since the missile strike, El Al’s stock has surged by over 5%.

 Several airlines cancel flights to Ben-Gurion Airport after Houthi missile crash, May 4, 2025.

Israel to retaliate against Houthi missile strike on airport, cabinet decides

Since Trump took office, partly due to his request, Israel has refrained from striking targets in Yemen.

 Israeli security forces at the site where a missile fired from Yemen hit an area of Ben-Gurion Airport, May 4, 2025

WATCH: Houthi missile crashes at airport in first since war began as IDF fails at interception

Attempts were made to intercept the missile, and the results of the interception are being reviewed, the IDF said. 

 Houthi missile crashes at Ben Gurion Airport, May 4, 2025.

El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window

A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.

 AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport. With major carriers reducing or suspending their services, passengers are left with few options, and El Al has become one of the few reliable choices, yet this reliability comes with a hefty price tag, the writer notes.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus announce departure from Ben-Gurion Airport

“Giving up slots is a dramatic step in the aviation world,” a senior industry official said. “These are valuable rights, which sometimes take years to obtain.”

 Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 plane TC-JVV taxies to take-off in Riga International Airport

Virgin Atlantic ceases operating independent flights between Tel Aviv, London

Independently operated Virgin Atlantic flights were originally scheduled to return to Israel in October 2025.

 Virgin's Richard Branson lands at the Ben Gurion Aiport, in Israel, October 23, 2019

Dramatic recovery in outbound tourism: Israelis are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in droves

Surprising data on outbound tourism recovery and inbound challenges were revealed at the Kinneret Academic College conference. Ministry of Tourism CEO: "We aim for 7 million tourists by 2030."

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After 5 months of renovations Terminal 1 returns to operation

The new James Richardson duty-free store at Terminal 1 offers a wide range of brands, an upgraded shopping experience with an alcohol bar, and attractive promotions.

 The new James Richardson duty-free store at Terminal 1

Dominant over 18 months of war, Israel's El Al faces return of foreign carriers - analysis

After a period of near-monopoly, El Al now faces competition as foreign carriers resume flights to Israel, testing its ability to maintain dominance.

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.