Ben Gurion Airport Sets New July Record with Over 2.35 Million Passengers
In July 2026, Ben Gurion Airport in Israel recorded a new passenger traffic high, with 2,355,591 travelers passing through on both international and domestic flights. This marks a 36% increase compared to July 2025, highlighting a significant recovery and growth in air travel.
International passenger traffic alone reached 2,295,075, up approximately 37.2% from the previous year. Israeli airlines transported 1,387,629 passengers, representing 60.5% of total travelers and a 20% rise from July 2025, when they carried about 1.16 million passengers.
Regarding popular destinations, Greece and its islands led with 426,767 passengers, accounting for 18.6% of travelers and a 32.6% increase year-over-year. Cyprus followed with 206,434 passengers (8.9% of travelers), up 30.5%. Italy ranked third with 180,094 passengers (7.84%), showing a remarkable 84% surge. The United Arab Emirates came fourth with 152,371 passengers (6.6%), a 50% increase, while the United States was fifth with 143,133 passengers (6.2%), experiencing a modest 1.5% growth.
These figures reflect a robust rebound in air travel demand at Israel's main international gateway, with Mediterranean destinations particularly popular among travelers in July 2026.
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