Ben-Gurion Airport

El Al almost quintuples profit

Revenue in 2024 totaled $3.4 billion, 37% more than in 2023. Fourth quarter revenue was $851, 26% more than in the corresponding quarter.

By NETANEL ARIEL/GLOBES/TNS
13/03/2025

Upgrade completed: This Is the new El Al lounge at Ben Gurion Airport

After undergoing a significant upgrade, the renovated King David Lounge opened today for the first time. So, what has changed, and what does it look like?

By WALLA! TOURISM
13/03/2025

James Richardson-Heinemann won the tender to operate toy stores at Ben Gurion Airport

As part of the tender win, James Richardson-Heinemann will operate the stores in Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 for a period of 5 years, with an additional option to extend the contract for 3 years.

By WALLA! SPORTS
11/03/2025

Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 to reopen in last week of March

Israel Airports Authority estimates that 25% of all flights at Ben Gurion Airport will use Terminal 1, totaling about 1,377 flights during April.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
09/03/2025
An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

Worker reps. cancel strike at Ben-Gurion Airport after agreement reached

Thousands of travellers are reportedly set to pass through Ben-Gurion Airport at the beginning of next week. 

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

El Al stock still rising despite return of foreign airlines

The understanding was that the return of foreign airlines would see El Al's share price fall 20% within a short time, but it completed a rise of 60% since the beginning of December 2024.

By NETANEL ARIEL/GLOBES/TNS
19/02/2025

Good news for travelers: Two more airlines return to Israeli skies

Two European airlines are returning to Israel: KLM will resume daily flights to Amsterdam in June, and Iberia Express will launch daily flights to Madrid in April. Prices are expected to drop.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
17/02/2025

Western Wall Rabbi urges stone be returned from airport display

On Wednesday, Ben-Gurion Airport launched a new exhibit showcasing archeological artifacts, among which was a five-tone stone from the Western Wall. 

New Ben-Gurion Airport exhibit showcases 3,000 years of Jewish history

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport can explore Israel’s rich 3,000 year history with a new archaeological exhibition that will be open until 2026.

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