Ben-Gurion Airport is Israel's main international airport, and is the busiest one in the country. Originally named Lod Airport in 1948, it was renamed after Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion in 1973.
Located on the outskirts of the city of Lod, 15KM from Tel Aviv, the airport is operated by the Israel Airports Authority, a government-owned corporation responsible for all public airports and border crossings in the country.
The two operational terminals at the airport are Terminal one and Terminal three.
Terminal one was the main building in Ben-Gurion Airport before the opening of Terminal three, upon which it was closed except for domestic and government flights. Between 2010-2017 the terminal was used for check-in, security screening, and passport control for low-cost international flights, although the flights themselves departed from Terminal 3. Since 2017, the low-cost flights have departed from Terminal one after extensive renovations. Terminal Three has been the main international gateway in and out of Israel since it opened in October 2004.
Ben-Gurion International Airport is thought to be the world's most secure airport, with vehicles going through a preliminary security gate before even entering the compound. Armed personal are positioned around the building, and both uniformed and plainclothes security officers patrol the inside of the building.
Options for flying to and from Israel have been significantly reduced, and this not only affects the tourism industry but also the ability to travel in emergency situations.
The airline has signed a three-year agreement worth approximately $10 million annually. Arkia CEO: "Part of the strategic plan for 2025."
Herzog added, “It's clear that Israel's constitutional structure isn't perfect. I have said this over and over in recent years."
The Israel Airports Authority is launching a tender for five VIP lounges in Terminal 3, allowing two operators for the first time to boost competition and service. Annual turnover exceeds NIS 60M.
Police investigators and forensic specialists arrived at Ben-Gurion Airport to meet Israelis for forensic documentation and collect initial details.
Cohen emphasized that such an action would clarify to Hezbollah the cost of its attacks and lead to international pressure on Lebanon.
Several budget carriers have halted flights to Tel Aviv, including Wizz Air, Ryanair, and easyJet, which announced they would not resume service until early 2025.
Landwer to replace ILAN'S in Terminal 3 with same local market prices, discounts on basic products like mineral water for NIS 8 and coffee for NIS 12.
New Israeli airline, Air Haifa, to start flights to Cyprus from Ben Gurion Airport from October 14 to 26, offering fares starting at $119 one way.
Israeli airlines face pressure as foreign carriers reduce operations; ticket prices rise due to high demand during holidays and limited availability.
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