Ben-Gurion Airport
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.
First Bnei Menashe flight lands as Israel launches operation to complete community’s Aliyah
This is what El Al’s new luxury lounge looks like after the renovation
Comptroller: Miri Regev's Transportation Ministry fails to prepare for new emergencies post-Oct. 7
Israelis deserve better than missile barrages and cancelled flights - editorial
For a war-weary nation that depends heavily on air travel, Israel’s national carrier must prove it can serve the public in a crisis – not just profit during one.
Stranded Israelis awaiting evacuation from UAE fear closure of Ben-Gurion Airport
The evacuation flights that began on Sunday were expected to return several thousand Israelis who were stranded in the UAE without a way to return to Israel.
El Al flight aborts landing in Tel Aviv due to missile launches from Iran
According to FlightRadar24 tracking data, the plane circled over the Mediterranean Sea for several minutes before receiving clearance to land.
Flights resume to Ben Gurion International Airport as airspace reopens
Israir, one of Israel's two smaller carriers along with Arkia, said it planned five flights to Ben Gurion on Thursday from Rome, Berlin, Athens, Batumi and Rovaniemi/Lapland.
How US citizens in Israel can leave the country amid Operation Roaring Lion - explainer
The US State Department says it is taking steps to assist those who want to depart Israel and other countries in the region, though it notes that current options are limited.
Israel to gradually reopen airspace on Thursday under new plan to return stranded Israelis
Under the new framework, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reopening of Ben-Gurion Airport will be gradual. During the first 24 hours, one plane will land per hour.
Israel preparing for gradual reopening of airspace starting next week, minister says
Israel plans to gradually reopen airspace to repatriate stranded citizens, with El Al and Ryanair prioritizing return flights from key international gateways.
IDF: Ben-Gurion Airport, Israeli airspace may reopen Monday evening
The Israeli military emphasized that the situation is dynamic and could evolve depending on threats from Iran and Hezbollah, as well as whether Yemen's Houthis get involved.
Ben-Gurion Airport closure delays arrival of 140 new immigrants amid Operation Roaring Lion
The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.
The journey abroad begins at the lounge: New premium lounge to open at Ben Gurion Airport
American Express Israel and Jetex will open a 24/7 premium lounge at Ben Gurion Airport for Platinum and Centurion cardholders, with rest and work areas and a locally inspired menu.
