The Airports Authority Publishes Updated Schedules for Yom Kippur 2026: Aviation activities at Ben Gurion Airport, Ramon Airport, and Haifa Airport will gradually cease on the eve of the fast and will resume at its conclusion or on Tuesday, according to each airport’s schedule. Land border crossings will also operate under a special format.
When Does Ben Gurion Airport Close on Yom Kippur Eve?
Activities at Ben Gurion Airport will gradually cease on Sunday, 20/09/2026.
Terminal 1
The last departure will be at 13:00, and the last domestic flight landing will occur at 13:10.
Terminal 3
The last departure from Terminal 3 will be at 13:55. The last international landing is also scheduled for 13:55.
Passengers on the last flights are advised to arrive at the airport according to airline instructions and to consider possible congestion before the cessation of activities.
When Does Ben Gurion Airport Reopen After Yom Kippur?
International activities at Terminal 3 will resume on the evening of Yom Kippur, Monday, 21/09/2026. The first international landing is scheduled for 22:30, and the first international departure will occur at 23:30.
Terminal 1 will reopen for international and domestic activities on Tuesday, 22/09/2026, at 02:00 in the morning.
Ramon Airport: Activities Resume on Tuesday
At Ramon Airport in Eilat, aviation activities will conclude on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 11:30. Activities will resume on Tuesday, 22/09/2026, at 06:00 in the morning.
Haifa Airport: Last Landing at 14:00
Activities at Haifa Airport will conclude on Sunday, 20/09/2026, with the last landing at 14:00. Activities will resume on Tuesday, 22/09/2026, at 06:00 in the morning.
When Will Border Crossings Close on Yom Kippur?
Allenby Crossing
The crossing will close on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 11:00, and will return to regular operating hours on Tuesday, 22/09/2026.
Begin Crossing
The crossing will close on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 13:00, and will reopen on the evening of Yom Kippur, Monday, 21/09/2026, at 22:00.
Rabin Crossing
The crossing will close on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 12:00, and will return to regular operating hours on Tuesday, 22/09/2026.
Jordan River Crossing
The crossing will close on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 12:00. The last passenger will be accepted until 10:30. The crossing will return to regular operations on Tuesday, 22/09/2026.
It Is Recommended to Check Your Flight Before Heading to the Airport
The schedules published by the Airports Authority refer to the general cessation of activities at airports and border crossings. Specific flight times may change, so it is recommended to check your flight time, terminal, and any notifications from the airline in advance.
Source: Airports Authority Spokesperson.
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