There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Israel by bus or plane
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Bus, fly to Ben Gurion Airport
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)IST - TLV
8h 24m₪440–1,000Bus, fly to Queen Alia International Airport
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)IST - AMM
- Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridge
10h 12m₪499–1,151
Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Israel is to bus and fly which costs ₪ 440 - ₪ 1,000 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Israel is to bus and fly which takes 8h 24m and costs ₪ 440 - ₪ 1,000.
The distance between Istanbul and Israel is 1224 km.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Istanbul to Israel, including transfers.
Israel is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:31 PM in Istanbul and 1:31 PM in Israel.
There are 726+ hotels available in Israel.
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.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪310–1,300
Flights from Istanbul to Queen Alia International Airport via Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₪460–1,400
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Istanbul to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪310–1,300
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪450–1,200
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪430–1,400
- Website
- bluedartaviation.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪260–900
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₪330–1,400
- Website
- jordanaviation.jo
Flights from Istanbul to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪500–650
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Istanbul to Queen Alia International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪430–1,300
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪10–21
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₪7–50
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Adult
- ₪7–11
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