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How to get fromIstanbul to Bethlehemby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Bethlehem by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeIST - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
    6h 41m
    $169–418
  2. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)planeIST - AMM
    2. Drive from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to King Hussein Bridgecar
    3. Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus
    6h 27m
    $166–359

Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bethlehem?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Bethlehem. However, you can take the taxi to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, walk to Central Station/Yafo, take the bus to Sultan Sulliman/Damascus Gate, then take the line 231 bus to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), drive to King Hussein Bridge, take the towncar to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, walk to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, take the bus to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight, walk to Central Station/Yafo, take the bus to Sultan Sulliman/Damascus Gate, then take the line 231 bus to Bab El-Zakak/Beit Jala Road.

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