Ben Gurion International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport lies about 15 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv, near the city of Lod in central Israel. It is the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport opened in 1937 as RAF Lydda and was renamed in 1973 in honor of Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.
About Ben Gurion International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport lies about 15 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv, near the city of Lod in central Israel. It is the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport opened in 1937 as RAF Lydda and was renamed in 1973 in honor of Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.
The airport operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 3 handles the vast majority of international traffic, while Terminal 1 serves domestic flights and select low-cost international routes. Three runways accommodate operations around the clock, with no overnight curfew. Ongoing expansion projects aim to increase capacity and modernize ground infrastructure to meet sustained growth in passenger demand.
Overview
Ben Gurion International Airport lies about 15 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv, near the city of Lod in central Israel. It is the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport opened in 1937 as RAF Lydda and was renamed in 1973 in honor of Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.
Airlines
Ben Gurion serves as the main hub for El Al, Israel's flag carrier, as well as for Arkia and Israir. It is a focus city for low-cost carrier Sun d'Or. Numerous major international airlines operate scheduled service to Tel Aviv, including Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Delta, United, American, Turkish Airlines, and several Gulf and Asian carriers, connecting Israel to a wide global network.
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FAQ
Ben Gurion International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
3 common questions
- Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel (Asia), at coordinates 32.000°, 34.870°.
- Its IATA code is TLV and its ICAO code is LLBG.
- Ben Gurion International Airport operates on Asia/Jerusalem local time.