Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 will reopen on June 28 for domestic flights and July 1 for international flights, according to a Channel 12 report. The move follows Wizz Air's earlier announcement of resumed operations and signals a gradual restoration of air travel to Israel.
Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 is set to reopen in two stages starting June 28, according to a Channel 12 report published Wednesday. Domestic flights will resume from the terminal on that date, with international flights following on July 1. The terminal has been closed since the outbreak of the war in October 2023, as airlines suspended service to Israel amid security concerns.
As The Zioneer reported at 15:22 Wednesday, the reopening decision had been confirmed but specific dates were not yet public. The new timeline adds precision to that report. Wizz Air announced its return to Israel operations on June 9, and several other carriers, including Air France and TAP Air Portugal, have extended their suspensions through later summer dates.
The gradual reopening of Terminal 1 represents a measured step in restoring Israel's international air connectivity. The Israel Airports Authority has not yet confirmed the dates, but the Channel 12 report is based on official sources.
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