Ben Gurion Airport Parking Fills Up in Holiday Rush
Airport officials expect some spaces to reopen as departing cars free capacity.
Travelers arriving at Ben Gurion Airport found every airport parking area full on Sunday. Israel’s Airports Authority asked passengers, along with anyone collecting or delivering them, to leave private cars at home and reach the terminals by public transit instead. The alert applies during a particularly busy holiday travel period.
The shortage follows a rise in passenger volume during the Tishrei holidays, when many people are moving through Israel’s primary international gateway. Officials anticipated that spots could gradually reopen after a few hours, depending on how quickly parked vehicles depart. Until then, travelers cannot count on finding a place for their car at the airport.
The authority plans to provide further notices if capacity changes. The disruption is especially relevant for journeys planned over Chol Hamoed, when continued holiday traffic may affect parking access. Using trains, buses or other public transportation avoids relying on an airport lot while the facilities remain crowded.
- The parking warning was issued Sunday.
- Holiday passenger traffic has increased during the Tishrei season.
- New notices are planned if space availability changes.
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