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How to get fromIstanbul to Israelby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Israel by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Ben Gurion Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeIST - TLV
    8h 24m
    ₪440–1,000
  2. Bus, fly to Queen Alia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)planeIST - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
    10h 12m
    ₪499–1,151

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₪268Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Israel?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Israel. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Tel Aviv Haganah, walk to HaHagana Rail Station/HeHarash, then take the line 89 bus to Ha'Opera/Sha'ul HaMelekh Blvd. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), walk to Queen Alia Airport, take the bus to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the taxi to Abdali, take the bus to King Hussein Bridge, drive to Adumim Mall, take the line 164 bus to Giv'at Hatachmoshet station, walk to Eshkol Blvd/Barlev, then take the line 22 bus to תחנת רקל''ה יפו מרכז/שטראוס.

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