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News and updates about Ben Gurion Airport

Lifting of restrictions:

European airlines to return to Ben Gurion Airport

Following months of suspension due to the conflict with Iran and a missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport, the European aviation authority has lifted its advisory against flying to Israel - paving the way for the return of flights.

European airlines to return to Ben Gurion Airport

Houthis claim missile attack targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claims the group fired a "Palestine 2" ballistic missile towards Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday evening. The IDF confirmed the missile was intercepted with no injuries.

Houthis claim missile attack targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Operation 'Safe Return':

Outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to resume Monday

The Israel Airports Authority announces the expansion of Operation "Safe Return" starting Monday, including a gradual resumption of outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport.

Outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to resume Monday

Ben Gurion Airport evacuated, Israeli airspace closed

Following the launch of Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear program, Israel announces the closure of its airspace and the evacuation of Ben Gurion Airport.

Ben Gurion Airport evacuated, Israeli airspace closed

Ryanair CEO:

'We’re running out of patience with Israel'

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary expresses frustration over security disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, suggests the airline may consider reallocating aircraft to serve other European destinations.

'We’re running out of patience with Israel'

Houthis claim hypersonic missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they fired a "hypersonic ballistic missile" towards Ben Gurion Airport, vow continued action until Israel's Gaza offensive ends.

Houthis claim hypersonic missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Moving moment

Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

Ditza Or, mother of abducted Avinatan Or, stops to hug and update his photo at Ben-Gurion Airport before departing to the US with Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Gantz for an awareness campaign.

Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

Yemen got hit - finally

But why did it take a missile near Ben Gurion?

Yemen got hit - finally

Attack on airport:

Interceptor missile malfunction caused it to fail

The IAF inquiry found that the first interceptor did not operate as expected due to a technical error, and the second interceptor, which was launched by the American THAAD system, missed its target.

Interceptor missile malfunction caused it to fail

Ben Gurion Airport:

Several injured after missile launched from Yemen not intercepted

Air defense systems activated in response to missile attack launched from Yemen. Sirens activated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and much of central Israel.

Several injured after missile launched from Yemen not intercepted

Attack on Ben Gurion Airport:

Airlines cancel Israel flights after Houthi missile strike

After Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport, many airlines announced flight cancellations to Israel

Airlines cancel Israel flights after Houthi missile strike

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Missile strikes Ben Gurion Airport

Arrow and Thaad systems fail to intercept ballistic missile, resulting in injuries to civilians at Ben Gurion Airport. Defense Minister: "Whoever attacks us will be struck sevenfold."

Missile strikes Ben Gurion Airport

Freedom and Love:

The haunting art of Yarden Bibas

Yarden Bibas, a released hostage who lost his wife and two sons, displayed an emotional art piece at the exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport calling for the return of the hostages.

The haunting art of Yarden Bibas

Ben Gurion Airport

Two yeshiva students arrested for draft dodging

Two yeshiva students who failed to report to the IDF recruitment office were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport while attempting to leave the country.

Two yeshiva students arrested for draft dodging

Ben Gurion Arrivals: What Happens After You Land?

Every time you land - whether as a tourist, a new immigrant, or someone simply coming home - you find yourself in a familiar scene: crowds of tired passengers, dragging suitcases, scanning the exit signs, all quietly thinking, “How do I get out of here?”

Ben Gurion Arrivals: What Happens After You Land?

Chief Rabbis demand:

Return Western Wall stones to Jerusalem

The Chief Rabbis of Israel and the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Places demanded that stones from the Western Wall not be displayed in various locations in Israel.

Return Western Wall stones to Jerusalem

Passport control workers threaten strike on Sunday

An Airports Authority statement warns that all air and land ports of entry will be closed, potentially stranding Israelis and Egypt and Jordan.

Passport control workers threaten strike on Sunday

Murder suspect arrested at airport moments before fleeing country

Man arrested at Ben Gurion Airport moments before fleeing Israel after being identified as the suspect in the murder of a young woman in Ashkelon.

Murder suspect arrested at airport moments before fleeing country

5 UAVs launched at Israel intercepted over Mediterranean Sea

Air traffic halted for half-hour at Ben Gurion Airport, likely due to UAV attack. The drones were launched from Lebanon and were intercepted before they reached Israeli airspace.

5 UAVs launched at Israel intercepted over Mediterranean Sea

Noa Argamani's welcome back to Israel

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani was greeted with cheers and songs at Ben Gurion Airport.

Noa Argamani's welcome back to Israel

At Ben Gurion Airport:

Suspect placed cameras in women's bathrooms - for years

Man in his 40s is arrested on suspicion of placing cameras in women's bathrooms at Ben Gurion International Airport; evidence shows he taped various places over the years.

Suspect placed cameras in women's bathrooms - for years

Ryanair cancels all fights to Israel again

1 month after resuming flights to Israel, Ryanair cancels them again due to closure of Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 1, which allowed for lower costs. Cancellations will continue through the summer.

Ryanair cancels all fights to Israel again

El Al competition returns:

Airline giant expected to return to Israel

United Airlines has informed the Israel Airports Authority that it will resume flights in early March 2024, after suspending Israel operations following the outbreak of war.

Airline giant expected to return to Israel

Change of policy:

Israelis with non-biometric passports to wait in line

Population Authority head announces change in policy aimed at preventing foreigners from entering Israel using forged passports.

Israelis with non-biometric passports to wait in line

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Plane lands at Ben Gurion - to the sound of air raid sirens

As rockets and intercept missiles fly overhead, a plane lands at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

Plane lands at Ben Gurion - to the sound of air raid sirens

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German Chancellor's plane evacuated due to rocket attack

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his delegation forced to evacuate their plane before taking off after rocket attack launched on Tel Aviv.

German Chancellor's plane evacuated due to rocket attack

Anti-government protests:

Thousands to demonstrate at airport ahead of Netanyahu's flight

Anti-government protesters will meet PM Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport as he departs for the US.

Thousands to demonstrate at airport ahead of Netanyahu's flight

Gett Taxi wins Ben Gurion Airport contract

Gett Taxi submitted an unopposed bid for a four-year contract to operate taxi service from the airport to all areas of Israel.

Gett Taxi wins Ben Gurion Airport contract

Heat wave influencing air traffic at Ben Gurion airport

Weather conditions affecting technical systems at Ben Gurion airport may cause delays in takeoffs and landings, Airports Authority says.

Heat wave influencing air traffic at Ben Gurion airport

Ben Gurion Airport:

'Sudden strike' strands passengers on one of busiest weekends

Airport workers suddenly halted work. Passengers waiting for luggage to be loaded and unloaded from planes.

'Sudden strike' strands passengers on one of busiest weekends

Thousands protest judicial reform at airport, 2 arrested

Protests over 'reasonableness standard' bill to continue well into the evening hours.

Thousands protest judicial reform at airport, 2 arrested

Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General

A-G Baharav-Miara: 'Ben Gurion is a public space.' Transportation Min. Regev: 'Ben Gurion is not a mall, it is a strategic national asset.'

Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General

Israel's clueless chief of police

After Israel's main highway was blocked for hours by protesstors, the now-ousted police chief had no answers for law-abiding citizens.Op-ed.

Israel's clueless chief of police

What police could have done at the Ben Gurion airport protest

Yesterday the police let things go out of control for hours at the airport. It did not need to happen. Op-ed.

What police could have done at the Ben Gurion airport protest

Senior police official:

'We have intelligence that protesters are planning a rampage'

Police preparing for a day of protests and blockades on Monday and are concerned over threats to disrupt operations at Ben Gurion Airport.

'We have intelligence that protesters are planning a rampage'

Anti-govt. protestors to demnstrate at airport depsite warnings

Police, airport officials fear anti-judicial reform demonstrators could prevent emergency vehicles from reaching airport.

Anti-govt. protestors to demnstrate at airport depsite warnings

IAA spokesperson:

Airport is strategic; it shouldn't host demonstrations

Israel Airport Authority spokesperson Ofer Lapler explained how the airport is preparing for anti-government protest.

Airport is strategic; it shouldn't host demonstrations

Protestors clash with police at Ben Gurion Airport, 15 arrested

Police attempt to remove protestors from arrivals reception hall in effort to maintain emergency access to airport.

Protestors clash with police at Ben Gurion Airport, 15 arrested

Airports Authority chief:

'Blocking Ben Gurion Airport could cost hundreds of lives'

Amnon Cohen says in states of emergency, ambulances and security vehicles from across central Israel need to reach airport.

'Blocking Ben Gurion Airport could cost hundreds of lives'

Belgian couple caught with 400,000 worth of smuggled tobacco

A couple visiting Israel from Belgium were arrested with hundreds of packages of cigarettes and 1400 units of vaporizing tobacco.

Belgian couple caught with 400,000 worth of smuggled tobacco

Police to protestors: Don't block roads to airport

Central District Commander Police Chief Avi Biton says right to protest sancrosanct, but blocking airport roads endangers lives.

Police to protestors: Don't block roads to airport

Ben-Gvir: Supreme Court ruled I can't stop roadblocks

National Security Minister responds to Tourism Minister's request to prevent anti-govt. protestors from disrupting Ben Gurion Airport.

Ben-Gvir: Supreme Court ruled I can't stop roadblocks

Tourism Minister seeks to block protest at Ben-Gurion Airport

Such a protest, according to the minister, would be 'disproportionate and seriously damaging to the country'.

Tourism Minister seeks to block protest at Ben-Gurion Airport

See 4,000 years of Jewish history upon landing in Israel

ILAN's 50-meter long mural depicting the millennia of Jewish hisrtory to greet visitors to Israel at Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3.

See 4,000 years of Jewish history upon landing in Israel

Hundreds expected to greet MK Rothman at airport

Both pro and anti-judicial reform protesters are expected to wait for MK Simcha Rothman at the airport as he returns from a visit to the US.

Hundreds expected to greet MK Rothman at airport

Snakes on a plane:

Israeli caught smuggling over 70 rare and dangerous reptiles

Police found sacks and socks filled with snakes, giant anacondas, turtles, and rare lizards in a Ramat Gan resident's luggage.

Israeli caught smuggling over 70 rare and dangerous reptiles

Tourist announces: 'I have a bomb in my bag'

American tourist claimed to have a bomb 'because a man in blue wanted to incriminate him.' Here's what happened next.

Tourist announces: 'I have a bomb in my bag'

US Secretary of Defense in Israel, agrees Iran a 'top priority'

Prime Minister meets with top US security official after managing to bypass protesters en route to Ben Gurion Airport.

US Secretary of Defense in Israel, agrees Iran a 'top priority'

Netanyahu: Opposition plunging country into anarchy

PM says upon departing for Italy that the coalition's efforts to negotiate an agreement on the judicial reforms have all been rebuffed.

Netanyahu: Opposition plunging country into anarchy

Drivers who block airport to be fined NIS 500

3,000 police officers to be deployed during 'Day of Disruption' tomorrow as protestors threaten to block roads to Ben Gurion Airport.

Drivers who block airport to be fined NIS 500

Ben-Gvir: Disrupting airport off-limits to protestors

National Security Minister also says nation's main arteries must remain unblocked to allow people to reach hospitals.

Ben-Gvir: Disrupting airport off-limits to protestors

Report:

Netanyahu to arrive at airport by helicopter to avoid protestors

'Day of Disruption' on Thursday to include Israel's national airport as PM leaves for Italy.

Netanyahu to arrive at airport by helicopter to avoid protestors

Couple leaves baby while trying to board flight at Ben Gurion

Parents leave baby in stroller and attempt to board flight after being told child needed his own ticket they would have to pay for.

Couple leaves baby while trying to board flight at Ben Gurion

Airport to open COVID-19 testing station for China returnees

Minister Miri Regev agrees on establishment of voluntary testing station for COVID-19 which will begin operations on Wednesday.

Airport to open COVID-19 testing station for China returnees

Plane lands at Ben Gurion after state of emergency declared

State of emergency declared at Israel's largest airport after tire spotted on runway after plane's takeoff.

Plane lands at Ben Gurion after state of emergency declared

Unusual incident:

Vehicle stolen from Ben Gurion Airport

Vehicle stolen by foreign national before it can be returned to a customer at the airport. Incident is of a criminal background.

Vehicle stolen from Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport:

Vehicle breaks through checkpoint, passengers lie on the floor

Vehicle breaks through barrier at Ben Gurion Airport. Passengers in Terminal 3 asked to lie on the floor. Occupants of vehicle arrested.

Vehicle breaks through checkpoint, passengers lie on the floor

Ben Gurion Airport:

Arab driver breaks through barrier, flees and is caught

Palestinian Arab driving a stolen vehicle breaks through entrance barrier at Ben Gurion Airport, flees before being caught.

Arab driver breaks through barrier, flees and is caught

Israir plane makes emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport

Plane carrying 176 passengers and crew from Montenegro to Israel lands safely after braking system malfunctions.

Israir plane makes emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion Airport

Coming soon to Israel: Terminal 3A

In 2023, a modern terminal will be inaugurated at Ben Gurion Airport with an area of 3900 square meters, similar to large European airports.

Coming soon to Israel: Terminal 3A