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Ben Gurion Airport Faces Peak Crowds in August Amid Delayed US Airline Returns

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By דין פישר

First reported by Calcalist · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

Ben Gurion Airport expects peak passenger volumes in August, with over 2.6 million travelers on Thursdays and 100,000 daily on average. Passengers are urged to arrive three hours early and use public transport due to congestion. While German airline Condor resumed flights, major US carriers like American Airlines delay returning until 2027 or September.

01Ben Gurion Airport expects over 2.6 million passengers each Thursday in August.
02Average daily passenger volume at the airport is about 100,000.
03Travelers should arrive three hours before flights and use public transport due to parking congestion.
04German airline Condor resumed flights to Israel after 70 years.
05American Airlines delays return to Israel until April 2027.
06Delta, United, and Air Canada may resume flights only in September.

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