There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem by plane, train, or bus
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Fly from Istanbul, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane IST - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
8h 5m₪342–1,289Bus to Burgas Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
- Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane BOJ - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
10h 39m₪455–834
Istanbul (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem is to fly and train which costs ₪ 340 - ₪ 1,300 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem is to fly and train which takes 8h 5m and costs ₪ 340 - ₪ 1,300.
The distance between Istanbul and Jerusalem is 1250 km.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem, including transfers.
There are 587+ 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 (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 Sarafovo, 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.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪400–550
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–2,700
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪390–1,200
Flights from Burgas Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪370–1,200
- Website
- bluedartaviation.com
Flights from Burgas Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪330–700
- Phone
- *5770
- pniyotz@rail.co.il
- Website
- rail.co.il
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪20–26
- Website
- https://rail.co.il/?
- Adult single ride
- ₪20–26
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- callcenter@likebus.ua
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Istanbul to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₪100
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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