There is 1 way to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem by plane or train
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Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem is to fly and train which costs ₪ 500 - ₪ 1,300 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem is to fly and train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₪ 500 - ₪ 1,300.
The distance between Istanbul and Jerusalem is 1250 km.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Jerusalem is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:49 AM in Istanbul and 7:49 AM in Jerusalem.
There are 675+ hotels available in Jerusalem.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Jerusalem, Israel?
There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Jerusalem. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪480–1,500
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪410–1,500
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₪440–1,600
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪650–2,200
- Website
- elal.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪430–1,600
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪20–26
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- ₪20–26
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