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First look at the luxury hotel planned for Ben Gurion Airport

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First reported by N12 · Jun 11, 2026

What happened

Israel has approved a permit for a new five-star hotel next to Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport. The Brown Hotels, Israel Canada project will include about 260 to 270 rooms, a rooftop runway view, and internal check-in counters, with construction expected to start in 2028.

  • 01Planning authorities approved the permit for a five-star hotel at Ben Gurion Airport.
  • 02The project will be built next to Terminal 3 above a new baggage screening facility.
  • 03It will have about 260 to 270 rooms, a conference center, a spa, and rooftop runway views.
  • 04Construction is expected to begin in 2028 after the lower infrastructure is finished.
  • 05Final approval still requires fire safety, security, green-building, and aviation clearances.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 12, 2026
First look at the luxury hotel planned for Ben Gurion Airport
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Ben Gurion Airport Moves Toward Its First On-Site Hotel
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Brown Hotels to Build Ben Gurion Airport’s First Hotel After 13-Year Delay
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Brown Hotels Wins Building Permit for 5-Star Hotel at Ben Gurion Airport
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Approval Granted for New Hotel Planned at Ben Gurion Airport
N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
First of Its Kind: A Huge Hotel to Be Built at Ben Gurion Airport
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
First of Its Kind: A Large Hotel Will Be Built at Ben Gurion Airport

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