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How to get fromIstanbul to Jerusalemby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Istanbul, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane IST - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    7h 55m
    ₪526–1,132

  2. Bus to Burgas Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    10h 52m
    ₪327–1,182

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₪447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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 (IST) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Burgas, walk to Burgas Bus Station South, take the bus to Burgas Airport, walk to Burgas Airport (BOJ) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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