Ben Gurion Airport Closes for Yom Kippur Holiday
Ben Gurion International Airport will close its airspace and cease all air traffic operations in observance of the Yom Kippur holiday, the holiest day in Judaism. The closure is scheduled to begin on Friday afternoon, September 27th, at 3:00 PM local time and will end on Saturday evening, September 28th, at 8:00 PM, coinciding with the conclusion of the fast.
This annual closure is a long-standing tradition, ensuring that the airport respects the solemnity of the holiday. All flights scheduled to land or take off during this period will be rescheduled or rerouted. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for updated flight information and to make necessary travel arrangements accordingly. The airport authorities have urged travelers to plan their journeys well in advance to avoid any disruptions.
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