There are 2 ways to get from Messina to Israel by train or plane
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Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane CTA - TLV
7h 56m₪316–1,098Train 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
11h 52m₪497–1,146
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Israel is to train and fly which costs ₪ 310 - ₪ 1,100 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Israel is to train and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs ₪ 310 - ₪ 1,100.
The distance between Messina and Israel is 2019 km.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Messina to Israel, including transfers.
Israel is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 11:48 AM in Messina and 12:48 PM in Israel.
There are 687+ 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 train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, 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
- israir.co.il
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪260–600
Flights from Palermo Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪500–1,600
Flights from Palermo Airport to Ben Gurion Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪500–1,600
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪35–55
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₪90–130
- Website
- Trenitalia
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