Ben Gurion Airport Cargo Down 12.75% Year-to-Date as Market Stabilises

Summary

Air cargo volumes at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport fell 12.75% year-to-date through May 2026, though May data showed signs of stabilization after the earlier sharp declines driven by regional conflict disruption. The figures highlight the lingering air freight impact of Middle East instability on key transit hubs. Global air cargo demand overall remains elevated, but regional divergence is widening as shippers reroute around conflict zones.