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How to get fromJerusalem to Istanbulby train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Ben Gurion Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to נתב''גtrain train
    2. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane TLV - IST
    8h 6m
    ₺7,910–19,492

  2. Bus, bus to Amman Civil Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90bus bus
    2. Take the bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ADJ - IST
    9h 34m
    ₺12,036–33,189

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,845Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Jerusalem to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) airport, fly to Istanbul Airport (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, walk to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, take the towncar to King Hussein Bridge, walk to King Hussein Bridge, take the bus to Amman Abdali Terminal, take the taxi to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) airport, fly to Istanbul Airport (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler.

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