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

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  1. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane IST - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    8h 35m
    ₪476–1,132

  2. Fly to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane IST - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus
    10h
    ₪781–2,100

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₪390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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 Airport (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 train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ), take the taxi to Abdali, take the bus to King Hussein Bridge, walk to King Hussein Bridge, take the towncar to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, walk to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, then take the bus to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alight.

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