Significant Delays at Ben Gurion Airport Due to Peak Summer Travel

Ben Gurion Airport is experiencing major operational strain with a projected 2.6 million passengers in August. Travelers should expect average departure delays of 40 minutes, peaking at 83 minutes around 2:00 PM, and are advised to arrive three hours early.

Why this matters to travelers

Travelers should arrive at least three hours before their flight and expect significant departure delays throughout August.