Ben Gurion Airport Reopens Terminal 1 for Domestic and International Flights After Four Months
After being closed since February 28, 2026, Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport reopened on June 28 for domestic flights, with international flights resuming from July 1. The reopening aims to accommodate the high summer travel demand and improve passenger experience at the airport. Today, Arkia and Israir airlines are operating flights from Terminal 1 to Ramon Airport, and starting next month, flights will depart to destinations including Salzburg, Tirana, Baku, Batumi, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Tbilisi, and Larnaca.
Passengers are advised to verify their departure terminal in advance and plan accordingly. The airport has seen a surge in passenger traffic, with 75,000 travelers passing through on the previous Thursday, the highest since March. Over two million passengers are expected to travel through Ben Gurion in July, marking a 25% increase in international traffic compared to the same period last year.
The Israel Airports Authority recommends travelers check in online, confirm their terminal and flight times ahead of arrival, and arrive at the airport three hours before departure to manage the increased volume efficiently.
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