Ben-Gurion Airport

Airline flyDubai cancels Israel flights to April 30 as foreign carriers extend suspensions

At present, foreign airlines cannot land at Ben Gurion Airport because of a NOTAM from the Israel Civil Aviation Authority, which severely restricts activity in Israeli airspace.

A Flydubai Boeing 737 Max aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026.
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Inside the luxury terminal redefining service at Ben-Gurion Airport

A Wizz Air flight on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport following a security risk, February 8, 2026.

Wizz Air hub in Israel stalled as emergency flight rules block foreign operations

ISRAELIS RETURN in the first El Al flight to Israel since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Israelis deserve better than missile barrages and cancelled flights - editorial


Gaston Steakhouse at Airport City: Where meat is an art - restaurant review

For us, the standout starter was the non-meat beet tartare (that’s beet, not beef). The presentation is stunning, and the flavor matches it. My companion’s sirloin steak was a perfect medium rare.

Meat is art at Gaston Steakhouse, Airport City.

Teenager detained after attempting to board US flight without a ticket at Ben-Gurion Airport

The boy's father reportedly lives in the US, and he was boarding a flight to NYC in order to visit him, according to N12.

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Ex-haredim experience isolation and anxiety similar to immigrants, study finds

The findings reveal that exiting strict, high-demand religious groups is not only a change in belief but a full-scale cultural transition, comparable to moving from one country to another.

 An ultra orthodox jewish man carrying his rifle outside a wedding of the Ger (Hasidic dynasty) in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.

Ghana and Israel go tit for tat deporting each others' citizens in diplomatic storm

"If Israel deports 10 Ghanaians, we will deport 10. 20, we'll deport 20. 50 we'll deport 50. We are not going to accept this," said FM Okudzeto Ablakwa.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Baggage breakdown at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport disrupts check-in, slows flights

Israel Airports Authority says the disruption is not linked to Storm Byron; travelers asked to be patient as technicians work to restore service on Wednesday.

Luggage stuck in Terminal 3 at Ben-Gurion Airport on Wednesday.

Larnaca flight rerouted over Beirut due to Storm Byron lands safely in Tel Aviv

The aircraft landed safely at Ben-Gurion Airport approximately 30 minutes later than scheduled.

Aegean Airlines jet [File]

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.