Ben Gurion Airport recorded 2,355,591 passengers in July 2026, a new monthly record, according to aviation journalist Dean Fisher (N12). The figure represents a 36% increase compared to July 2025. Greece topped the destination list, with Larnaca as the most sought-after single destination.
The Israel Airports Authority reported that 2,355,591 passengers passed through Ben Gurion Airport in July 2026, a 36% increase over July 2025. Greece was the most popular country, with Larnaca as the top individual destination. The record comes amid a summer of strong travel demand despite earlier logistical challenges, including a fuel-truck shortage that threatened mass cancellations. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the airport managed to avoid cancellations and set new daily records in July.
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