Ben Gurion Airport Expects Over One Million Passengers During Sukkot
Ben Gurion Airport expects over one million passengers during the Sukkot holiday. The Airports Authority recommends advance check-in and early arrival.
Ben Gurion Airport is bracing for record passenger traffic during the upcoming Sukkot holiday season, with over one million travelers expected to pass through the facility. The Israel Airports Authority has finalized its operational preparations to handle the surge, which will also impact Ramon Airport, Haifa Airport, and the country's various land border crossings.
Travel Statistics and Peak Days
Starting from the conclusion of Yom Kippur until the end of the holiday period, approximately 1.13 million passengers are projected to use Ben Gurion Airport for incoming and outgoing flights. Popular destinations for Israeli travelers this season include Greece, Cyprus, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Germany, Georgia, and France.
Traffic peaks are expected on key dates, with tens of thousands of travelers moving through the terminals daily. Additional movement is anticipated at regional hubs, including Ramon Airport and Haifa Airport, alongside significant numbers at land border crossings such as Taba, Rabin, Allenby, and the Jordan River crossing.
Recommendations for Travelers
The Israel Airports Authority advises passengers to check their terminal details in advance, complete online check-in, and print baggage tags at self-service kiosks to avoid unnecessary delays.
Travelers flying with hand luggage only who have completed check-in can utilize expedited lanes at Terminals 1 and 3. Furthermore, security personnel remind reservists and security forces to thoroughly check their bags to ensure no ammunition remnants or prohibited items are accidentally left behind before arriving for flights.
