Flight Delays Nearly Double at Tel Aviv Airport Amid Peak August Travel Surge

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דווח לראשונה בBehadrei Haredim · Aug 11, 2026

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Ben Gurion Airport faces severe flight delays and cancellations amid August travel peak, with average delays nearly doubling to 74 minutes. Congestion over Greek airspace and increased passenger volume contribute to disruptions, affecting airlines like Wizz Air and Blue Bird. Passengers are urged to arrive three hours early and check flight statuses due to ongoing operational challenges.

• 01Only 30.1% of flights from Ben Gurion departed on time between August 5-11, down slightly from late July.
• 02Average flight delay nearly doubled from 40 to 74.3 minutes in two weeks.
• 03Flight cancellations rose 64%, with 136 flights canceled in early August.
• 04Wizz Air had the longest average departure delay at 118 minutes; Fly Dubai was most punctual.
• 05Greek airspace congestion limits flights to Europe, causing major delays.
• 06Ben Gurion handles about 100,000 passengers and 600 flights daily during peak season.

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