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Israel's Aviation Soars: 33% Passenger Increase in 2025

12/25/2025

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In 2025, Israel's civil aviation sector rebounded significantly, recovering from previous disruptions.
Ben Gurion Airport posted a 33% rise in international passengers to about 18.4 million.
Major airlines El Al, Israir, and Arkia dominated traffic as aircraft movements rose 32% to roughly 134,000 flights.
The Israel Airports Authority is advancing a 9 billion NIS plan to upgrade airports and border crossings.

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In 2025, Israel's civil aviation sector rebounded significantly, recovering from previous disruptions.
Ben Gurion Airport posted a 33% rise in international passengers to about 18.4 million.
Major airlines El Al, Israir, and Arkia dominated traffic as aircraft movements rose 32% to roughly 134,000 flights.
The Israel Airports Authority is advancing a 9 billion NIS plan to upgrade airports and border crossings.