Ben-Gurion Airport

Red carpet and road closures: Israel gears up for Trump’s arrival

Israel readies for US President Donald Trump’s Monday visit, as the first stage of the Gaza hostage release deal is set to begin.

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has completed preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion Airport.
An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

Police question boy, 13, for sneaking onto NY-bound flight

A Turkish Airlines airplane; illustrative.

Turkish Airlines weighs request to resume Israel flights - report

An AnigmaWings aircraft

AnimaWings to launch Tel Aviv–Bucharest flights from October 5


Ryanair will not resume TLV flight operations over dispute with Ben-Gurion Airport, airline says

Ryanair scrapped 22 routes to Tel Aviv this winter, blaming slot delays and Terminal 1 closures, while Ben-Gurion Airport denies disruptions and faults the airline.

A Ryanair flight lands at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 31, 2025.

Nearly 30 haredi draft dodgers detained at Ben-Gurion Airport on way to Uman

The dodgers were detained and transferred to the Tel Hashomer recruitment center, where they will face trial or disciplinary action.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police outside the IDF Recruitment Center at Tel Hashomer, central Israel, April 28, 2025

'Paradox of success': Former IDF chief explains interception failure at Ramon

A Houthi drone struck Ramon Airport in the Arava on Sunday. The aircraft injured a passenger who sustained light wounds from shrapnel, along with seven others.

View of the Ramon Airport near Eilat, after a drone launched from Yemen struck the airport, September 7, 2025.

Measles-infected passenger traveled from NYC to Tel Aviv, Health Ministry warns

The ministry stressed that measles is a highly contagious disease, characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, which may lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.

Passengers check in their luggage at the desk of Arkia Israeli Airlines at Israel's central Ben Gurion Airport on June 25, 2025.

A Modi’in fairytale: Jacob becomes closest hotel to Ben-Gurion Airport - review

Jacob Modi’in Hotel delivers relaxed luxury by Azrieli Mall, train to Ben-Gurion, and flexible meeting rooms. Ideal for business, flyers, and families.

The Hotel Jacob lobby

Hard luck for smuggler trying to bring 30,000 Viagra pills through Ben-Gurion Airport

Moshe Levy, a resident of Kiryat Ata, was returning from a five day trip to India when customs inspectors discovered the Viagra in his luggage.

A passenger at Ben Gurion Airport was caught trying to smuggle 30,000 Viagra pills.

Wizz Air fights to establish 200 weekly flights from proposed hub in Israel

In the wake of countless international airlines ceasing operations in Israel, Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air is keen on being the first to cement itself in the commercial aviation industry.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.

El Al resumes flights to Eilat after more than a decade

Despite the complex operational challenges, El Al announced its commitment to the national effort, recognizing that the Tel Aviv-Eilat route is essential.

 El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 4, 2025.

Tel Aviv train traffic suspended as Israel Railways scrambles to repair infrastructure

Israel Railways said free shuttles will be available to supplement transportation between Tel Aviv and the North, and between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Workers repair Israeli Railway tracks after a shutdown caused by a technical problem in Tel Aviv, August 15, 2025

Damage to electrical infrastructure in Tel Aviv area disrupts train traffic

To enable restoration work, trains will not run today between Binyamina and Netanya, and between Tel Aviv HaHagana and Lod or Ben-Gurion Airport.

View of the Israel Railways train near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, July 21, 2025.

El Al claims Wizz Air Israeli base could 'hurt Israeli aviation, create competitive inequality'

The airline opposed the establishment of a domestic base of operations in Israel by Wizz Air, in a letter signed by El Al’s CEO and chair of the board.

Wizz Air plane seen on the runway