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How to get fromIstanbul to Israelby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Israel by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane IST - TLV
    7h 52m
    ₪467–1,135

  2. Bus to Burgas Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane BOJ - TLV
    10h 49m
    ₪327–983

  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 28m
    ₪603–1,109

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

    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

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₪459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Israel?

Egyptair, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) 4 times a day.

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