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How to get fromMessina to Israelby ferry, plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Israel by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeREG - TLV
    10h 30m
    ₪419–1,650

  2. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeCTA - TLV
    6h 44m
    ₪414–913

  3. Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
    3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeSUF - TLV
    10h 44m

  4. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planePMO - TLV
    12h 19m
    ₪586–947

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₪387Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Israel?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Israel. However, you can take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 28 bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, walk to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) 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 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.

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