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

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Haifa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane IST - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Haifa Centertrain train
    8h 59m
    ₪486–1,251

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Beirut International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane SAW - BEY
    2. Take the bus from Ouzai to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersectionbus bus
    3. Drive from Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection to Shlomi West Intersectioncar car
    10h 43m
    ₪393–1,510

  3. Fly Istanbul to Beirut International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane IST - BEY
    2. Take the bus from Ouzai to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersectionbus bus
    3. Drive from Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection to Shlomi West Intersectioncar car
    10h 27m
    ₪533–1,109

  4. Bus to Burgas Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane BOJ - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Haifa Centertrain train
    11h 37m
    ₪406–1,258

  5. Fly Istanbul to Queen Alia International Airport, bus, drive, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane IST - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Tabarbour to Irbidbus bus
    3. Drive from Irbid to Beit She'an – David Levycar car
    4. Take the train from Beit She'an – David Levy to Haifa Centertrain train
    11h 59m
    ₪583–1,525

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₪547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Haifa, Israel?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Haifa. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Haifa Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), take the taxi to Ouzai, take the bus to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection, drive to Shlomi West Intersection, take the line 22 bus to Nahariya Central Station/Alight, walk to Nahariya, then take the train to Haifa Center.

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