Ben Gurion International Airport

U.S. Condemns Hamas for Threatening Ben Gurion Airport

Deputy State Department spokeswoman says threatening civilian aviation is "unacceptable".

Despite Hamas Threats, Ben Gurion Airport Operating as Usual

Hamas 'deadline' for airlines to stop traveling to Israel comes and goes without incident; airport expecting tens of thousands of travelers.

Hamas Threatens Ben-Gurion Airport, Warns Airlines to Stay Away

Terror group tells international airlines to stop flights from 6:00 am Thursday. Will another flight ban follow?

What if Rockets were Fired from 'The West Bank'?

A rocket from Gaza at Ben Gurion airport disrupted air traffic, but terrorists in Samaria would have a much clearer shot if Israel left.

Activists Thank British Airways for Continuing Flights to Israel

Bnei Akiva activists in Israel show British Airways crew members their appreciation for flying to Israel when others cancelled.

Air France to Resume Flights to Israel

Air France resumes flights to Tel Aviv after halting services to Israel earlier this week because of the Gaza conflict.

Air Canada Flight Delayed by Rockets over Tel Aviv

Aircraft was asked to continue circling overhead "until the airspace was deemed secure," before landing.

Two Rockets Intercepted Over Gush Dan

Hamas boasts of 'barrage on Ben-Gurion airport', despite no hits or damage - minutes before Security Cabinet meets on ceasefire.

German Airline Lufthansa Maintains Israel Flight Ban

Germany's largest airline suspends flights to Ben Gurion International Airport for another 24 hours, even as other airlines resume services.

European Aviation Safety Agency Lifts Tel Aviv Flight Ban

Downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 and suspension of flights to Tel Aviv over rockets prompts urgent debate on air security.

Turkey's Airline Extends Suspension of Flights to Israel

Turkey's national carrier extends its suspension of direct flights to Tel Aviv, cites security reasons.

European Carriers Extend Flight Ban to Israel

Host of European airlines, Turkish air follow FAA lead in banning flights to Israel out of 'safety concerns.'

Hamas Claims Suspended Flights to Israel as a 'Great Victory'

Islamist terrorist group celebrates 'victory' as some airlines suspend travel through Ben Gurion airport due to rocket fire.

Lufthansa Suspends Flights to Israel for Another Day

German aviation giant extends cancellations, but 22 carriers continue flights; Transportation Ministry preparing for 'the day after'.

Transport Minister: Foreign Airlines 'Surrendering to Terrorism'

Yisrael Katz vows no Israelis will remain stranded abroad, says cancelled flights won't stop IDF from carrying out its mission.

Ovda Airport to Replace Ben Gurion For Now

Israeli carriers are stepping up their activity to assist thousands Israelis who are stranded abroad.

New York's Ex-Mayor Bloomberg Flies to Israel to Show It's Safe

‘The flight restrictions are a mistake that hands Hamas an undeserved victory and should be lifted immediately,' he says.

Kerry Tells Netanyahu: Flight Ban Solely for Safety

U.S. ban on flights to Israel "was issued to protect American citizens and American carriers," says State Department Spokeswoman.

US and European Airlines Suspend Flights to Israel

Rocket strike near airport leads American flight agency to temporarily ban travel to Ben-Gurion Airport.

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Ben Gurion Airport

Flight to New York forced to turn back after technical problem

United Airlines Pilot Refused to Fly to Israel

Pilot who refused to fly his scheduled United Airlines flight to Israel leaves 300 passengers stuck on the plane for hours.

Huge Queues at Ben Gurion Airport Customs Due to work Dispute

Hundreds of passengers are being held up because of a work dispute between customs employees and Finance Ministry.

Ruckus at Airport over Delayed Flight

Flight 323 to Paris postponed again and again, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Katz: New Ben Gurion Runway Improves Safety, Competition

Just in time for the summer flying season, a 21st runway has been opened at Ben Gurion Airport, enhancing safety for passengers.

First Batch of 250 Members of 'Lost Tribe' Arrive in Israel

First group of Bnei Menashe land in Israel from northeastern India; more than 200 to follow.

Passengers Stuck in Ben-Gurion Airport After El-Al Mishap

Mass exodus from Ben-Gurion slow for passengers stranded by workers' strike.

El Al Passengers Stranded in Airport, Pilots AWOL

Passengers of four departing flights are stuck and the pilots can't be found. A work dispute appears to be the reason.

Scorpions On A Plane

50 live scorpions seized at Ben Gurion Airport, mere hours before being brought on a flight to Vienna.

Kosher Meal Shortage Causes El Al Delays

El Al flights departing from Ben Gurion Airport Monday are expected to leave 1-2 hours late.

Michael Oren's Peace Plan: Salvation or Suicide?

Scare: Grenade Safety Catch Found on Plane at Ben-Gurion Airport

Israeli passengers, authorities suffer scare after grenade safety catch found on plane at Ben-Gurion airport; investigation launched.

MKs Come Home to Towed Cars

Dozens of Knesset members' cars are towed in ‘unpleasant’ incident following airplane delay.

Families Reunited as Members of 'Lost Tribe' Arrive in Israel

Bnei Menashe aliyah continues as organizers hail 'ingathering of the Exiles'; grandfather meets 13 grandchildren for the first time.

Pictures: 38 Members of 'Lost Tribe' Make Aliyah From India

'Historic' flight of Bnei Menashe landed in Ben Gurion yesterday amid tears and celebrations.

'Bird Man' Nabbed in Illegal Avian Import Scheme

Israeli man stopped by import inspectors at Ben Gurion Airport trying to smuggle 40 Zebra Finches into Israel.

Arab Threatens Passengers on BA Flight

Plane landed at Ben Gurion Airport. Security men handcuffed the man, who was unarmed.

Group: Stronger Airport Security Checks for Arabs 'Racist'

The High Court discusses demands that security restrictions and checks for Israeli Arabs at Ben Gurion Airport be eased.

Moshe Lion Detained by Airport Customs Officials

Moshe Lion, Jerusalem mayor candidate, questioned at airport for allegedly trying to smuggle clothes into Israel.

Terminal One Reopens for Low Cost Flights

The newly refurbished Terminal One at Ben Gurion Airport will be used for low-cost flights to and from Europe.

2 PA Arabs Try to Break Into Ben Gurion Airport

State of emergency declared at airport after Arab truck breaks entry barrier. Two PA Arabs have been apprehended, no explosives found.

Israel Tax Authority Shuts Down 'Bug' Electronics for Fraud

The duty free branch of the electronics chain store, "Bug", has now been closed due to fraud allegations over the last three years.

Emergency Sends Airport Out of Kilter on Busiest Day Ever

A state of emergency was declared at Ben Gurion Airport Thursday, the airport's busiest day ever.

Arkia Plane Lands Safely After Engine Malfunction

An Arkia airplane carrying 72 passengers landed safely at the Ben Gurion Airport after discovering a technical failure in the engine.

Officials: If PA Doesn't Act, IDF Will Close Down Radio Stations

Israel threatened on Sunday to take military action if needed to protect its skies from PA “radio terrorism.”

PA Pirate Radio Signals Interfere at Ben Gurion Intl Airport

Palestinian Authority pirate radio stations are interfering with the air tower communication network at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Ben Gurion Int'l Airport to Have Its Own Hotel

Passengers stuck in transit will finally be able to get a decent night's sleep at Ben Gurion International Airport, planners hope.

'Mayday' Plane Lands Successfully at Ben Gurion Airport

A level two emergency was declared at Ben Gurion Airport Thursday morning, as a Greek pilot declared a 'Mayday'

Union: Airport Cargo Workers Will Strike Before Taking Cuts

There could be trouble down the road for travelers who use Ben Gurion Airport, both for flights and for cargo shipments

Video: Frustrated Travellers Wait at Airport During Strike

Arutz Sheva visited the Ben Gurion Airport as Israelis waited to find out about their flights, before strike ended.

Arkia Plane in Emergency Landing, Passengers Safe

Turboprop plane with 67 on board forced to land after engine catches fire.

Mexican Detained After Dismantled Drones Found in Luggage

A Mexican citizen travelling to Israel was detained at Ben-Gurion Airport after two dismantled drones were found in his luggage.

Ben Gurion Flight Paths Changed to Avoid Iron Dome

Landing and takeoff flight paths have been altered because of anti-missile rocket activity.

240 Ethiopian Immigrants Arrive in Israel on 'Dove's Wings'

A charter flight carrying approximately 240 new immigrants from Ethiopia is scheduled to arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport on Monday.

Ben Gurion to Allow Passengers to Purchase Liquids

Passengers flying to the United States from the Ben Gurion Airport will be able to buy liquid products thanks to new system.

High Tension in the Skies

Drone Scare Grounds Ben Gurion Flights for Several Minutes

A misreading of a radar screen indicating another drone may have entered Israel caused officials to ground flights at Ben Gurion Airport.

Religious Travelers Spend Sabbath in Airport

Flight delays left a group of visitors from Pennsylvania stuck in Ben Gurion airport for the Sabbath.

Amazing New Waterfall at Israeli Airport Grabs British Attention

An “amazing new waterfall” at Ben Gurion Airport caught the attention of Lord Alan Sugar, a British businessman and media personality.

Ben-Gurion Passengers Get New 'Bill of Rights'

Airlines and charter operators flying out of Israel had better get their act together, a new law says - otherwise, it's going to cost them

Airport Drill Simulates Aviation Disaster

1,200 people take part in exercise simulating a serious aviation disaster at the Ben Gurion International Airport.

Video: Roses for 'Non-Flytilla' Participants

Arutz Sheva speaks with Israelis who arrived at the Ben Gurion Airport from Basel, Switzerland, hours after the anti-Israel ‘flytilla’.