There are 2 ways to get from Messina to Israel by bus, plane, or train
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Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane CTA - TLV
6h 50m₪404–812Train to Palermo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane PMO - TLV
12h 27m₪565–994
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Israel is to bus and fly which costs ₪ 400 - ₪ 850 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Israel is to bus and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs ₪ 400 - ₪ 850.
The distance between Messina and Israel is 2020 km.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Messina to Israel, including transfers.
Israel is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 5:00 PM in Messina and 6:00 PM in Israel.
There are 698+ hotels available in Israel.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Israel?
There is no direct connection from Messina to Israel. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 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 train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Palermo Aeroporto, walk to Palermo Airport (PMO) 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.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₪350–1,700
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₪360–1,400
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₪360–1,200
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₪490–800
- Website
- arkia.co.il
Flights from Palermo Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪500–1,800
- Website
- elal.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪550–2,000
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₪65–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₪23–35
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
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