Following 40 days of severe disruptions caused by the Iran-Israel conflict, Ben Gurion International Airport officially fully reopened on April 9, 2026. WTA Cargo is resuming full operations and is ready to handle all your air freight needs.

What Happened

Between late February and early April 2026, Ben Gurion Airport experienced unprecedented disruption as a result of regional hostilities. Most foreign carriers suspended operations, and Israeli airlines operated on emergency schedules to repatriate stranded passengers. The closure had a significant impact on air cargo capacity and supply chains across Israel.

Current Situation — April 2026

• ✅ Ben Gurion Airport is fully operational as of April 9, 2026
• ✅ Cathay Cargo (CX) — resuming TLV–HKG operations, contact us for current schedule
• ✅ Air Baltic (BT) — TLV–RIX flights operational
• ✅ China Airlines (CI) — freighter network via LUX/AMS available
• ✅ Air New Zealand (NZ) — TLV–LHR–AKL/LAX routing available
• ⚠️ Many foreign carriers are still assessing their return timeline — most expected back from May 2026

Capacity Alert — Act Now

With many international carriers still absent from the Tel Aviv market, cargo space is at a premium. Israeli exporters facing urgent shipments should book early to secure capacity on available routes.

WTA Cargo’s team is on the ground at Ben Gurion Airport and operating at full capacity. We are here to find you solutions — even in challenging conditions.

Contact Us

📞 +972-(0)3-973-1501
✉️ Sales@wta.co.il
🕐 Sun–Thu 08:00–17:00 | Fri 08:00–14:00
📍 Swissport Building, Room 234, Ben Gurion Airport

WTA Cargo — Israel’s leading neutral air cargo GSA since 2001. We are always here for your cargo.