Almost the only way to get from Russia to Israel is to use air travel. It is better to leave the road by car for the most risky travelers who are not afraid of the civil war in neighboring Syria.

There is no sea freight between Israel and Russia either. So the first thing that a Russian tourist will meet in this Middle Eastern country is local airport.

Israel airports map

Despite the small size of the country, Israel has a developed airport network.

State airports carry out both domestic flights and international transport.

How many airports are there in the country?

The State of Israel has 17 civil airports, 4 of which operate international flights. Some of them are also used by the military.

What cities are located?

International airports are located in the capital of Israel, Tel Aviv, in Haifa and in the Negev desert near the city of Eilat, located in southern Israel.

Airports domestic airlines also located in:

• Beer Sheva;
• Herzliya;
• Jerusalem;
• Afula;
• Kiryat Shmona;
• Rosh Pinne;
• Masada.

Are there airports in the Dead Sea?

There are no airports in Israel located in the immediate vicinity of the Dead Sea. Distance the nearest international air harbors, Ben Gurion and Ovda, are approximately 160 kilometers, or 3 hours by car.

List of terminals with description

The country's most visited airports are located in the metropolitan region of Tel Aviv, Haifa or in southern Israel in the Negev desert.

Ben Gurion

Ben Gurion is the largest Israeli airport, located 14 kilometers from Tel Aviv. The third terminal of the airport, serving international flights, accepts regular flights from the following Russian cities:

1. Moscow;
2. St. Petersburg;
3. Krasnodar;
4. Yekaterinburg;
5. Samara;
6. Rostov-on-Don.

To Ben Gurion Airport from Russia are carried out direct regular flights following airlines:

• Aeroflot;
• El Al Israel Airlines;
• Airlines "Russia";
• Ural Airlines.

This modern airport offers tourists not only 3 business class lounges.

Also on the territory of the airport there is a VIP-hall, numerous shops, including duty-free, the possibility of VAT refunds, cafes and restaurants, a children's room.

Can be ordered transfer with a Russian-speaking driver from the airport to the Dead Sea or across Israel, or to the hotel. It is also possible to order excursions to the sights of Israel.

Israel is at the forefront of the fight against terrorism and security measures have been taken at Ben Gurion Airport. Specifically, Ben-Gurion is heavily guarded air defense and missile defense. The entire territory of the airport is divided into three security zones:

1. Outer circleguarded by special services.
2. Actually, the airport itself, which is surrounded by a moat and an electronic fence with surveillance cameras and motion sensors.
3. Inner circle - the terminal building, guarded by the airport security service.

Ben Gurion is especially careful hand luggage is checked and luggage. The screening of passengers is distinguished by a particularly scrupulous approach, passengers may be surprised by the questions asked by the security personnel.

Sde-Dov

Sde Dov Airport, located in Tel Aviv, accepts only domestic flights. Its main purpose is unload Ben Gurion Airport from flights within Israel. Basically, Sde Dov Airport operates and receives flights from the city of Eilat, located in the south of the country.

In the airoport standard set of services, typical for domestic airports, for example, you can make a transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport. Security measures are no different from other airports in Israel.

It is planned that the Sde-Dov airport will be liquidated, flights will be moved to Ben Gurion. The land occupied by the airport is planned for the sale and development of housing.

Eilat

Eilat Airport is located in the city of the same name, which is popular with tourists, due to the beach areas of the Red Sea

The airport mainly receives domestic flights connected to Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Airlineswho arrive in Eilat:

1. Arkia;
2. El Al;
3. IsraAir.

The airport's landing strip is relatively short - 1900 meters, therefore international flights only those aircraft that are technically capable of landing there.

Eilat airport will have to stop working, after the completion of the construction of a new international airport near Eilat in Timna.

Ovda (Ovda)

Another international airport is Ovda (another name is Ovda), which serves flights to the southernmost city of the State of Israel - Eilat, located 60 kilometers from Ovda and located in the Negev desert. This airport receives only international aircraft.

Airport accepts regular flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and once a month from Yekaterinburg, flights are operated by Ural Airlines.

At Ovda airport, you can order a personal transfer to the following cities:

• Eilat;
• Jerusalem;
• Tel Aviv;
• City Aqaba in Jordan;
• City Taba in Egypt.

Ovda airport has military background, which was reflected in a small waiting room and a rather narrow range of services. The airport has a café and a duty free shop. If you wish, you can refund VAT on purchases in other areas of Israel, for this you should contact the counter with the inscription VAT Refund.

Also on the territory there is an opportunity to buy souvenirs or make other purchases.

Like other airports in Israel, Ovda increased security measures, a thorough examination of baggage and personal inspection is carried out. In addition, airport security staff can conduct extended interviews with passengers undergoing screening.

It is planned that Ovda, like the municipal airport of Eilat, will be replaced new airport under construction in the city of Timna.

Haifa airport

Haifa International Airport, or uri Michael airport, located near the city of the same name, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Like many other Israeli airports, it is also used by the military.

Regular flights to Russia from this airport not carried out, but you can use it either for local flights, or arriving from one of the countries adjacent to Israel, for example, Turkey, Greece or from the island of Cyprus.

List of services offered by the airport, small... The most that a tourist can count on is to have a snack at a local diner or buy souvenirs. Airport transfers are not available.

At the Haifa airport, standard Israeli security measures are in place. Held careful inspection baggage and passenger screening, a long conversation with the airport security staff is possible.

Tips and suggestions when visiting Israeli airports relate primarily to safety and interaction with local employees:

1. Be sympathetic to security issues at Israeli airports. Many tourists annoying questions security personnel especially surprising when departing from Israel. You need to understand that the terrorist threat in the country is very great, and such issues are not a whim of workers, but a severe necessity aimed at general security.
2. It is not recommended to carry out photo and video shooting at the airports.
3. Be polite with airport staff, security personnel or the police. Police officers can make short-term arrests for special screening of a passenger.
4. The abundance of marks in the passport about visiting the Arab states can cause additional questionsbut nothing more.
5. Benefit from being in the airport. Duty-free shops will allow you save, and the VAT refund will return part of the funds spent on the trip.

He consolidated his firm position as a country in which tourists can find everything they need for a good holiday. Here are the healing waves of the Dead Sea, and the opportunity to see the wonderful, underwater world of the Red Sea, and a wide variety of bars and discos, and a well-developed hotel network.

It is a small country in terms of its territory, so there are not many airports in Israel for international flights. How many airports are there in Israel? There are only 4 of them. They are located near the largest cities in the country, where many tourists arrive. These are Tel Aviv, Haifa and Eilat. We will talk more about airports in these cities in this article.

It can be safely called the main “air gate” of the country. He is in 14 km from the city of Tel Aviv. is a hub for several of the country's national carriers.

It is the most secure airport from terrorist attacks in the entire Middle East. Several times he was recognized as the best in this region, according to the majority of passengers. Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport has a rather complicated and long history.

History reference

The airport was founded in 1936 by the British. Before the war, it was used by only a few airlines on passenger flights. When World War II broke out, the airport became a base for the British military. After graduation, he quickly returned to his civilian role.

In the 50s it became the main point where Jewish repatriates from other countries arrived. January 61 the airport received the first one. He became and first jet passenger linerlanded at the airport.

Ben Gurion Airport: top view.

In the same year, the airport opened the first hotel in the entire Middle East for pilots, flight attendants and businessmen.

In the 77th year, Ben-Gurion began to be completed and developed. The second floor of the terminal appeared, new meeting rooms and a point for dispatchers.

November 2004 the second terminal was opened.

Air terminal complex

It consists from three terminals. The first terminal - the oldest of the three - was also used for low-cost flights. It was closed for renovation until May 2017.

The second terminal does not work, and the building itself has already been demolished to be built in its place luggage terminal of an American company.

The third terminal is fully intended for servicing flights to other countries. It is a multi-storey building with a waiting room on the ground floor and check-in counters and shops on the upper floor. The terminal also has car parks on several floors.

Inside Ben Gurion Airport.

The fourth terminal is also no longer in operation. In the past, it was used to screen passengers from Asia during the SARS outbreak.

Throughout the complex operates free, wireless Internetand there are also many information desks. The airport is large, but with many signs to help you find your exit quickly and easily.

Methods of connecting the airport with Tel Aviv

From Ben Gurion to the city go buses, train, taxis.

By train

On the ground floor of the third terminal there is a station from where trains depart. They walk at intervals at 20 minutes, from 05:35 to 23:35. Ticket price - 15 shekels.

Keep your ticket all the way, since upon arrival it will need to be conducted through an electronic terminal to go into the city.

By bus

Walking from the airport bus number 5, which will take you to the Airport City stop. There you can sit on buses 405, 945, 423, 947... They go to Haifa or Jerusalem. They walk from 05:30 to 23:00, at intervals of half an hour.

Sit on 475th busto get to Tel Aviv bus station.

Near the exit from Terminal 3, there is a stop for minibuses that run 24 hours a day. They travel to Jerusalem and Haifa. The fare for them does not differ from the price for a bus ticket.

By taxi

145 shekels is the price of a taxi for three people to Tel Aviv. Prices to other cities are fixed. The advantage of this transport is that taxis operate on Shabbat and on holidays when public transport is not running.

Ovda International Airport

If you look at the Ovda airport on the map of Israel, you can see that it is located 60 km from the city of Eilat, to the north-east of it. It serves passenger flights, but only until the new airport, closer to Eilat, is put into operation.

Distance from Ovda airport to Eilat.

History reference

The name of the airfield was given by the military operation, which was carried out with the aim of capturing the southern regions of Israel.

It was built in 1980 as a US military airfield. As a result of the Camp David Accords, Israel returned the captured Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. It housed three military air bases instead of which the Eilat airfield was built.

A passenger terminal was built in the 80sand the airport began accepting charters from Europe.

The runway allows it to accommodate very heavy planes that the local Eilat airport cannot handle.

It is planned that by 2017, its main function will be to receive only military aircraft in connection with the completion of the construction of the new Eilat airport.

Air terminal complex

It consists from only one terminal. You will not find a single ATM inside, and there are two currency exchange offices, but there the rate is extremely unprofitable. The waiting room is small but comfortable.

Ovda airport.

Ways of communication with the city

Travel companies send to the airport their buses... If you are not traveling on a tour. voucher, you can negotiate with the guides. Another variant - by taxi or public buses.

By bus

The 282nd bus runs to Eilat. Its schedule is timed to coincide with the time of arrival and departure of aircraft. After 45 minutes after the flight arrives, the bus leaves for the city. Fare - 21.50 shekels. You can buy it directly from the driver.

By taxi

The terminal has several counters of companies that offer taxi services. The ride to Eilat will come out 350-500 shekels, and to the Dead Sea - up to 850 shekels... Cars only leave if there are three passengers.

Be sure to bargain about payment. Then it will be possible to reduce the price up to 300 shekels.

Haifa International Airport

In the list of airports in Israel, this airfield is third place in terms of passenger traffic in the country... It is located in the east of the city, close to the port and shipyards. It is focused on serving local flights, but it also accepts charters from Europe.

Haifa airport.

History reference

It was built back in 1934. Several flights departed to Lebanon, Italy and Cyprus. With the outbreak of war, the airfield was quickly converted for military needs.

With its end and the declaration of Israel's independence the airport became civilian again, serving international traffic.

In the 2000s the Israeli government decided to develop and expand the airfield. This is how Duty Free shops appeared there.

Air terminal complex

Him one terminalwhich accepts both local and charter flights.

Eilat International Airport

If we talk about in which cities Israel's airports are located, then quite a lot. But from international airports - there is one in Tel Aviv, one in Haifa and two in Eilat.

Second Eilat Airport - the southernmost of all.

Eilat airport.

History reference

This airfield appeared in 1949... Its purpose was to connect little Eilat with other cities in the country.

In the 60s of the last century a passenger terminal was built and the runway extended.

In 1975 the first flight to Europe was made. Over time, such transportations have become regular.

Air terminal complex

It consists from one terminal. It is located in the city center. There are many hotels nearby. With the opening of a new airport in Eilat, the old one is planned to be closed.

The relatively small country of Israel is conveniently located between the three seas: the Mediterranean, the Red and the Dead. Tourists, pilgrims, as well as t ...

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Going to Israel, you need to know not only which city you are expecting to arrive in, but also the name and location of the airport. This, at first glance, rather insignificant detail can significantly save time. Experienced travelers recommend in advance to clarify the remoteness of the airport from the city center, what flights it takes, what kind of transport goes around.

Israel's main airport in Tel Aviv is called Ben Gurion. Not only those who want to visit the capital arrive here, but also passengers who then go to other cities located in the country. This is due to the fact that not all of Israel's airports are equipped with a runway that can accommodate large aircraft. For those who need to travel further, it is important to know which airports are ready to receive domestic and which international passengers.

Air traffic directions

Israel is a fairly visited country, people come here not only for tourism, but also for business and health improvement. In every major city in Israel, special attention is paid to the airport. This is a modern and fast way to get from one point to another, including within the country. As a rule, the name of the city is consonant with the name of the airport: Beer Sheva, Yotvata, Kiryat Shmona, Mitspe Ramon, Ovda, Rosh Pinna, Haifa, Eilat, Ein Yahav. Only Ben-Gurion and Sde Dov (in Tel Aviv), Bar Yehuda (in Masada) have different names from the location.

However, you need to know that most of them are unable to accept international flights. More details on those that have a runway of sufficient length to accommodate large aircraft will be discussed below.

Ben Gurion

Israel's central airport, located 11 km from Tel Aviv city center, is one of the most visited air ports. Every day, planes of more than 80 airlines arrive here, including charter flights. And this is despite the fact that there is another airport in the capital itself.

The building of Israel's Ben Gurion Airport has food courts, shops, ATMs, an exchange office and an area for highly important passengers (VIP). To get to the city, buses run nearby: Egged Line 5, Veolia Line 239, Superbus Line 13. Shuttle and train services can be used from the third terminal. Local taxi services and car rentals are also available.

For those who travel by car on the territory of the terminals there are multi-storey parking and parking lots. In terms of determining which road is more convenient to get to the airport, it is advised to stick to highway number 1.

Ben Gurion Terminals

Domestic and international transportation is available to passengers. Departure is carried out from two terminals (1 and 3), the second is focused on government and industrial needs:

• The first one consists of one floor. Designed for flights, both within Israel and to other countries. The terminal is comfortable enough for both arrivals / departures and those who see them off. There is a free shuttle bus to get to the neighboring terminal.
• The third one is a three-story building. On the first floor (G), boarding and meeting of arriving passengers is carried out. Public transport departs from the second, by the way, from the S level, you can also go to the city by rail. The third floor is intended for departing passengers whose flights depart from this level. Many people speak positively about how the building has designed the slopes for passengers with disabilities. It is possible to use the services of an accompanying person, for this you need to contact an employee of the information desk.

Haifa

Israel airport for international flights, as well as for travel within the country. It got its name in honor of Uri Michaeli. At one time it was used as a military airfield. Located six kilometers from Haifa city center. Serves charter flights and airlines: Arkia Israel Airlines and Israir. The most popular domestic route to Eilat and Tel Aviv. If we talk about charters, then these are destinations such as Jordan, Cyprus and Turkey.

From the infrastructure available at the airport, we can note the presence of a snack bar and souvenir shops. It is suggested to get to the hotel from the airport by taxi. The bus stop is a 7-minute walk away and runs from route 58.

Ovda

One of the airports in Israel, which receives civil and military aircraft. It was built back in 1980, located 60 kilometers from the city of Eilat. Vessels of 8 airlines (from Moscow, London, Berlin), including charter ones (Amsterdam, Tallinn, Manchester) arrive at the runway. Designed to receive international and domestic flights.

At the moment, the airport accepts aircraft that cannot land on the territory of Eilat, since the runway in this city cannot accept large aircraft. If the purpose of the trip is to visit the neighboring city of Eilat, then you can get back to the airport in Ovda by regular bus.

By bus or taxi?

In total, there are two routes running in this direction - No. 282 and No. 392, flights are carried out not as often as we would like. Therefore, it is worthwhile to clarify the time interval between buses in advance. Experienced tourists say that it takes about an hour to get from Eilat to Ovda. The fare is fixed, payment is in new Israeli shekels.

Before using a taxi, you need to calculate how much the trip will cost; for a Russian tourist, the cost of such a trip may be more expensive than a plane ticket. In such cases, it is worth using public transport.

Eilat

This airport is located in the resort town of the same name, where it is the only building for this kind of air traffic. It does not boast modern comforts as it was built back in 1980. In those years, its main task was to receive military aircraft. At the moment, its functions have been slightly expanded and made available for the transportation of local residents.

It accepts international and domestic passengers. However, it must be said that the international airport cannot accept large planes arriving in Israel, due to the short runway. Two airlines and charter flights carry out their services. The airport is located in the city itself. From it you can easily and quickly get to the Red Sea (to be precise, here it starts from the Gulf of Aqaba), hotels and shopping centers located on its coast.

Transport services from the airport and back

In order to get from the city to the airport, it is proposed to use public transport services, taking one of the following buses: 1, 2, 6 and 6x, 10, 16. The final stop is "Airport". The same movement pattern is suitable for the opposite direction. Those who travel by car must keep to highway number 90. If you can spend at least 1,500 rubles (in Russian) for taxi services, you can comfortably get to the capital. This option is suitable for a large group of at least three people.

The main destinations served by the airport are flights to the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv. The terminal building has the necessary services to serve passengers, given the hot climate, water is provided free of charge.

A huge number of tourists visit the Promised Land every year. Russian travelers who arrive in the country, mainly by air, also show considerable interest in the historical and cultural heritage and holy places. Some of them also prefer a beach holiday in, and therefore you can always meet compatriots at the airports.
You can get to Eilat on the planes of the Russian Transaero and Israeli El Al at any time of the year, and Aeroflot will take tourists to Eilat in just 4 hours.

Israel International Airports

Two local airports have the right to receive international flights:

• Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv is famous for its special security measures. It is best to arrive at check-in for the flight 3-4 hours before the scheduled departure time. Personal inspection of passengers and luggage and frank questions are more common than out of the ordinary here. More information on the website - www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion.
• Israel's international airport in Eilat receives tourists who have decided to relax on the Red Sea. It is called Ovda and is located 60 km from the resort. Transfer to Eilat is carried out by bus route 282 and a taxi, the parking of which is located at the exit from the passenger terminal. Ovda Airport accepts flights from, Peter, and. Schedule details are available on the website - www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/Ovda.

Everything for your safety

Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv does not like to joke. It is famous for its special pre-flight control procedure, in which any passenger can be screened. Do not try to interfere with secret service workers or resent the established order - this will not save time. It is best to plan your arrival at Israel airport well in advance.
The city center and the airfield are separated by 14 km and the transfer to Tel Aviv is possible in several ways:

• By train. The station is located on the lower level of Terminal 3. From here you can go to Tel Aviv any day and around the clock, except for Shabbat time.
• By bus. The stops are located at Terminal 3.
• On a rented car, which is provided by several offices in the arrivals halls.

Alternate aerodromes

Domestic flights to Eilat from Tel Aviv are served by Israel Airport, located a few hundred meters from the Eilat beaches. The air harbor has a not too long take-off, and therefore international flights in its schedule include only those that are performed by medium-sized aircraft. For sunbathers on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba, planes landing overhead are additional entertainment and a reason to uncover their cameras.
Israel's Sde Dov Airport near Tel Aviv serves domestic flights from Eilat and is not very popular with tourists.

Airports in Israel provide an opportunity for tourists to visit different cities of the country. Israel is an amazing country in which modern life is closely intertwined with centuries-old history. The shrines of three world religions attract pilgrims here from all over the world. Favorable conditions for doing business, excellent medicine, well-organized tourism, and an extraordinary climate make Israel one of the most visited countries in the world at any time of the year.

Airports are the first to welcome visitors to the Promised Land. The small country has three international and a number of regional and local air harbors.

The following have the status of airports of international importance: Ben Gurion (Tel Aviv); Ovda (Ovda); Eilat airport; Haifa airport.

Ben Gurion airport

Israel's main air gateway is David Gurion International Airport. The airport is considered one of the best in the Middle East. It is located near the city of Lod, 14 km from Tel Aviv on the highway to Jerusalem. In 1973, it was renamed in honor of David Ben-Gurion, Prime Minister of Israel, who was the first to proclaim the independence of the state. The airport was designed and built by the British in 1936. Since then, the main airport has undergone numerous rebuilds and expansions.

So, when creating the runways were concrete, 100 m wide and 800 m long. Today the "Main" runway (12/30) with a length of 3112 m has an asphalt surface. The taxiway accompanies it along its entire length. The planes are landing from the Mediterranean Sea. Terminals 1 and 3 are located near the strip.

Lane 03/21 - "Short", its length is 2780, the surface is asphalt. It was first used for Israeli Air Force cargo planes, later as a taxiway for civilian ships. After the reconstruction in 2014, the runway accepts Boeing 747 aircraft. The aircraft are landing to the north of the airport. Thus, it became possible to reduce flights over Tel Aviv by 40%.

The longest runway (08/26) is called "Quiet", as planes land over fields rather than city blocks, and the noise of a landing liner is less of a concern for local residents. This circumstance was taken into account when the construction of the strip began in the early 70s, because due to a complaint to the Ministry of Environment, the airport was under threat of closure.

After the last large-scale reconstruction of the airfield, the "Quiet" runway was extended to 4280 m. Like the other two, the runway also has an asphalt surface. New taxiways have allowed controllers to significantly reduce the intervals between takeoffs and landings. Most westbound takeoffs are now made from the "Quiet" runway, and landings are mainly carried out on the "Short" runway.

Airport terminals

Terminal 1 was expanded and rebuilt with an increase in passenger traffic. Until 2004, he was the main one and served mainly international transport. After Terminal 3 was built, it was used for government flights, and various exhibitions were held in the building itself. After renovation and reconstruction, Terminal 1 again received passengers for domestic flights. Its new design was developed by the architect Yosef Osa, so that visitors could immediately get acquainted with various parts of Israel, since it is planned to fully use the terminal for charter flights and low-cost flights.

Terminal 3 opened in 2004 and is considered the main terminal today. This is a modern multi-level structure, where everything is thought out for the convenience of passengers. The train station and the arrivals lounge are located on the lower level.

There are more than 100 registration counters on the top. Those flying away go through passport control, and X-ray equipment shines through the luggage. Through the sloping glass wall, you can see what is happening on the airfield.

Three comfortable waiting rooms, a treadmill for passengers with heavy luggage, 8 telescopic arms, natural sunlight in the sections, many restaurants and shops, the availability of necessary information, special attention to passengers with disabilities - everything speaks of respect for the guests of the country. And more than 10 million of them pass a year. And after the construction of 2 new halls and a hotel complex, an increase is expected to reach 16 million.

Sde Dov

Ovda

Ovda or Ovda - Israel's second most important international airport is a reserve airport for Ben Gurion. It is located in the south of the country on a desert plateau in the Negev. The famous resort town of Eilat is an hour's drive (60 km).

Initially, Ovda was built as an air force base. Two asphalt runways with a length of 3000 m and 2600 m allow to receive large Boeing aircraft. Israeli military aircraft also continue to use the airfield. In 1982, a civilian terminal was built and services for international flights began.

The airport is in need of reconstruction, for which there is still not enough money. For an international port, it is very small, with poorly developed infrastructure. The architecture of the building is the simplest. This is one rectangular hall for both arriving and departing passengers. Nevertheless, it has all the necessary qualities to serve tourists.

Eilat

Eilat Airport today is located in the very center of the popular resort and is often not divided and confused with the port of Ovda. It was built in 1949 when the city of Eilat was a small village. With the development of the resort, the air port was sandwiched between hotels and began to pose a threat to holidaymakers.

The 1,900 m asphalt runway accommodates small regional aircraft and international charter flights.

Haifa

Haifa Airport was built in 1934 as Israel's first international port. Located in the north-east of the city and adjacent to the seaport. Received the name Uri Mikaeli in honor of one of the founders of the Israeli aviation. In 1998 a new modern terminal was opened.

There is only one short asphalt runway with a length of 1318 m and serves short flights to Cyprus, Turkey and Jordan. The main transportation is local, in the cities of Israel. Sde Dov is the municipal airport of Tel Aviv, located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It was designed for domestic traffic, but today it was decided to close it. Urban development is planned at this place.

It is important to note that all of Israel's air ports are reliably protected from the terrorist threat, and Ben Gurion has been repeatedly recognized as the safest airport in the world.