Ben Gurion International Airport

Trump in Israel

'We love Israel, we respect Israel, we are with you'

President Donald Trump calls Israel 'one of the world's great civilizations, pledges American support for the Jewish state.

Hundreds of flags and a red carpet 80 meters long

Hundreds of officials, a red carpet 80 meters long, flags, tribunes, and more await the US president upon his landing at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Ben Gurion Airport security finds gun in traveler's bag

Security forces ensure traveler is not a security threat, confiscate gun.

Jerusalem finally gets direct bus to Ben Gurion Airport

New Jerusalem-Ben Gurion Airport bus route to start Monday.

Flying abroad? Take some Zionism with you

New exhibit in Ben Gurion airport's main terminal marks 120 years of Zionism; urges flyers to bring Zionism with them as they travel abroad.

Sheldon Adelson's flight sets record

Casino mogul flies nonstop in his private plane from Israel to Honolulu, Hawaii, the longest flight ever leaving from Ben Gurion Airport.

Watch: Celebrating Hanukkah - and Aliyah - at the airport

A festive Hanukkah celebration awaited more than 120 new immigrants from Ukraine who landed today.

Belgium inspired by Israel's airport security

Belgium launches new security measures at Brussels Airport, taking inspiration from the Ben Gurion Airport.

'I'm happy that Muslims prayed in an Israeli synagogue'

MK Yehuda Glick 'happy' that Muslims prayed in Israeli airport synagogue, used prayer shawls as floor mats.

Watch: Muslims sit on Jewish prayer shawls in airport shul

Jews in Ben Gurion Airport were dismayed to discover Turkish Muslims praying in the airport's shul.

Four illegal Arab residents arrested at Ben Gurion airport

Four Palestinian Authority Arabs living illegally in Israel broke for Terminal 3 when security ordered them to stop.

Her grandmother hid their Judaism

Fleeing the violence of Ukraine, 211 new olim disembarked at Ben Gurion today. 'We knew we had Jewish roots but did not have the documents.'

Plane with tire malfunction lands safely at Ben Gurion Airport

An UP company plane lands safely at Ben Gurion Airport, after one of its tires exploded during take-off.

Plane pulls off emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport

A "Israir" plane that departed from Sochi, Russia forced to pull off emergency landing after a problem was reported in one of its engines.

Report: Security snafu on El Al flight

Plane was taxiing toward takeoff when crew member noticed there were no security men on board.

Heathrow plans ‘ring of steel,’ mirrored after Israel

London’s Heathrow Airport is considering implementing new security measures similar to those at Ben-Gurion Airport.

A look inside Ben Gurion Airport's special emergency exercise

Emergency units respond to simulated airliner crash. Transportation Minister: We're preparing for the busiest travel season ever.

Homeless women living at Ben Gurion Airport

Two women have been living in the airport terminal for a few months, a third is temporarily stranded.

Airplane lifted while still connected to gate sleeve

Damage inflicted to a Boeing 737 after its nose lifted while still connected to the gate sleeve at Ben-Gurion Airport. No injuries reported.

Shin Bet deports Turkish Airline pilot with Iranian passport

Captain sent to Israel in 'mix-up,' not allowed to stay for the night in order to prevent precedent.

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New plans for an additional half a million tourists a year

Ministry of Tourism initiates a new program that hopes to bring another half million tourists a year as part of an airlines incentives.

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Israel presents 'the truth' to the world

New exhibit at Ben-Gurion Airport displays 60 breakthroughs Israel has given the world, to be viewed by 8 million passengers.

Tragedy in Terminal 3

Haredi family from England was about to board a plane back home ending their trip to Israel, when the father suffered a fatal heart attack.

Radical leftist arrested at airport fled over 'death threats'

Attorney claims activist arrested after exposure in TV report revealing how leftists get Arabs executed was not trying to flee Israel.

Radical leftist activist arrested at the airport

Activist nabbed fleeing the country, after being exposed in recent investigative TV report that revealed how leftists get Arabs executed.

Ben Gurion to shut down tomorrow as nationwide strike begins

Nationwide public sector strike could spoil travel plans for thousands of Christian pilgrims heading to the Holy Land for Christmas.

Ben Gurion named 4th best airport in the world

Readers of Conde Nast Traveler praise Israel's international airport for its accessibility and security.

Strike? Departures halted at Ben Gurion Airport

In apparent strike, control tower operators temporarily shut down flight departures, delaying four international flights.

Flights out of Ben Gurion Airport temporarily halted

Dust storms expected to continue over next two days, along with strong winds, thunderstorms and rain.

Iberia backtracks, denies landing in 'Palestine'

After apologizing for pilot who welcomed passengers to 'Palestine,' Spanish airline now claims Israelis didn't understand.

Iberia pilot welcomes passengers to 'Palestine'

Spanish airline apologizes, claims captain on flight to Tel Aviv made 'mistake' when he said plane was landing in 'Palestine.'

Despite Terror Wave, 65 North American Olim Arrive in Tel Aviv

Undeterred by the latest wave of violence, US, Canadian Jews - aged from 10 months to 83 years - come home to Israel.

Serious Delays in Ben Gurion Flights

Cyprus upgrades its flight control systems, delaying flights to and from Israel that pass through Cypriot airspace.

Flights in Disarray Amid Ben Gurion Airport Strike

Labor Court commutes strike to half hour, though many flights already pushed forward or delayed on one of Ben Gurion's busiest days.

Travel In and Out of Israel to Reach Peak Thursday

Ben Gurion Airport may sees its busiest day ever on Thursday, as over 77,000 people pass through Israel's international airport.

Ben Gurion Airport to Become 'Sabbath Observant' This Week

This Shabbat, Ben Gurion will become 'Sabbath Observant,' as workers walk off the job for 24 hours.

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Felt Throughout Israel

Flights at Ben Gurion Airport briefly halted, as tremors felt from Eilat in the south all the way to Nahariya and Acco in the north.

Biometric Passport Stands Debut at Ben-Gurion Airport

Goodbye, long lines: 17 stands introduced in latest step to transfer Israeli ID system over to biometric.

Why Did a Saudi Plane Land in Israel?

Saudi Airlines plane lands overnight in Ben-Gurion due to technical difficulties, despite lack of official diplomatic relations with Israel.

El Al Plane Lands Safely After Tire Drama

Pilot carries out aerial U-turn and landed safely after it turned out that the right tire was falling apart.

Hundreds of Israelis Stranded Abroad Sunday

Four separate plane malfunctions - in Greece and Italy - keep hundreds of Israelis from returning home after Passover holiday.

110 Ukrainian Jewish Refugees Make Aliyah to Israel

Husband of Irina Shelkayeba, killed in a rebel rocket attack, among the new olim who arrived Tuesday.

Affected by Hamas Rockets on Ben-Gurion? You're Wanted

Shurat Hadin looking for information from US citizens harmed by closure of airport, so as to put Hamas's Mashaal on trial in America.

Drill at Negev Back-up Airport for Hamas Rockets

Hamas missiles caused flight ban at Ben-Gurion Int'l Airport during recent operation - Israel is preparing alternates for next terror war.

Jewish Refugees from Ukraine Immigrate to Israel

226 new Ukrainian immigrants arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport Monday afternoon; greeted by celebratory ceremony.

Report: ISA Now 'Settler Profiling' at Ben-Gurion Airport

ISA reportedly intimidating right-wing activists, attempting to recruit informants; rights group condemns 'totalitarian' tactics.

Plane Carrying 7 Injured Israelis Arrives from Nepal

Seven Israelis injured in Tuesday's avalanche return to Israel, will be treated at local hospitals.

Watch: Israel Holds Ebola Outbreak Drill at Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion simulates arrival of passenger with lethal virus as fears of global outbreak spreading continue to rise.

Israel Holds Drill to Prepare Against Ebola Epidemic

Netanyahu and other officials hold evaluation to prep against lethal virus; Ben Gurion airport drill to be held on Friday.

Israeli Tourism Still Feeling Negative Effects of Gaza War

Following significant dip in July-August period, tourism figures slow to recover - but there is some good news.

Ben Gurion Workers May Go on Strike Again

Workers at Ben Gurion Airport are gearing up for another strike, fearing they will be on the hook for a huge royalty payment.

Drug Smuggler Caught at Ben Gurion With Cocaine Soaked Clothes

Creative criminal nabbed by police after trying to run liquid cocaine through Ben Gurion Airport, as Netivot marijuana farm busted.

Ben Gurion Airport Sees Highest-Ever Traffic Over Holidays

Holiday travel sky-high: 521 aircraft to depart, arrive at Israel's airport in 24 hours - a new record.

Expect Long Delays: Ben Gurion Goes on Strike

Airports Authority workers decided that Thursday morning is the right time for a wildcat strike.

Ben Gurion Airport to Strike for Three Hours Thursday

Move in solidarity with postal workers' strike could damage the Israeli economy, leave travelers stranded.

Drama at Ben Gurion Airport

Weapons, Drugs Seized at Ben Gurion Airport

Security officials at Ben Gurion Airport prevented two smuggling incidents, as passengers tried to sneak drugs and weapons onto a plane.

Technical Malfunctions Hit Two Israeli Airplanes

El Al jet from Munich grounded over landing gear problems, same day Ofek Jets' propeller plane makes emergency landing in Ben Gurion.

El Al Plane Makes One-Engine Emergency Landing

Drama in Ben Gurion as flight to Toronto with 194 passengers forced to return after engine shuts off.

KLM Reportedly Changes Israel Service Over 'Security Concerns'

Dutch airline starts 40-minute stop-over in Cyprus on way to Israel; source tells Israeli media that move is for 'security' appraisal.