Tel Aviv Airport Set for Major Revamp

The project will add space for passengers, commercial areas, and a dedicated entry for bus arrivals.

Ben Gurion International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport. (Photo: Dmitry Pistrov/Shutterstock)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Ben Gurion International Airport's Terminal 3 in Tel Aviv, Israel, will undergo an $83 million upgrade and expansion.
  • The project, awarded to Oron Infrastructure and Construction and expected to take over two and a half years, includes a 7,000-square-meter expansion for new passenger, commercial, and dining areas.
  • Key additions also include a 2,000-square-meter "Tel Aviv Gate" dedicated entrance for bus arrivals, all aimed at improving passenger flow, streamlining security, and increasing the airport's overall capacity.
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Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, will see major upgrades to the tune of $83 million.

Terminal 3 is the airport’s international terminal, handling high volumes of arriving and departing passengers.

The upgrade, which is set to take over two and a half years to complete, will see new passenger areas, commercial space, and a dedicated entry terminal for bus arrivals at Terminal 3.

Israel Airports Authority awarded the project to Oron Infrastructure and Construction, which is a subsidiary of Oron Holdings.

“We are approaching this project with great commitment and pride, as part of our ongoing work to strengthen Israel’s core infrastructure nationwide,” Gili Azaria, co-owner of Oron Holdings, said in a statement.

Expanding Capacity

Construction is expected to take around 30 months. The work will be carried out within the existing terminal, with minimal disruption to operations. A start date has not yet been announced.

The project includes a 7,000-square-meter expansion across four floors, increasing service and retail space, enlarging dining areas, and adding new operational zones.

The project also includes a new 2,000-square-meter structure dubbed “Tel Aviv Gate.” This will be constructed as a dedicated entrance for passengers arriving by bus.

The new facility is expected to streamline security and baggage procedures, improving passenger flows and increasing Ben Gurion’s overall capacity.

Lorne Philipot

Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.
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