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August Was the Busiest Month in Ben Gurion Airport's History

Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport saw 2.8 million passengers buzzing through it last month

Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport saw its busiest month ever in August, with 2.8 million passengers buzzing through it, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced Sunday.

 

In September, approximately 2.3 million passengers are expected to travel through the airport, while October will see an estimated 2.28 million travelers through the airport. The most popular destinations for flights leaving Israel’s main airport are Turkey, Greece, the U.S., Italy, and Russia, the IAA said.

Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport. Photo: Aner Green