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How to get fromIstanbul to Jerusalemby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Jerusalem by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Amman Civil Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane plane IST - ADJ
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    9h 47m
    $257–717

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Beirut International Airport, bus, drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane SAW - BEY
    2. Take the bus from Ouzai to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersectionbus bus
    3. Drive from Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection to Shlomi West Intersectioncar car
    4. Take the train from Nahariya to Tel Aviv Centertrain train
    5. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    13h 15m
    $151–534

  3. Fly Istanbul to Beirut International Airport, bus, drive, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane IST - BEY
    2. Take the bus from Ouzai to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersectionbus bus
    3. Drive from Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection to Shlomi West Intersectioncar car
    4. Take the train from Nahariya to Tel Aviv Centertrain train
    5. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    13h
    $181–334

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane SAW - DAM
    2. Take the bus from Damascus to Amman In'tl Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    13h 54m
    $243–566

  5. Fly Istanbul to Damascus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane IST - DAM
    2. Take the bus from Damascus to Amman In'tl Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    13h 54m
    $253–426

Istanbul (IST) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Jerusalem?

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 (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 line 961 bus to תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/'יגאל ידין. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), take the taxi to Ouzai, take the bus to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection, drive to Shlomi West Intersection, take the line 22 bus to Nahariya Central Station/Alight, walk to Nahariya, take the train to Tel Aviv Center, take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, walk to Central Station, then take the line 1 vehicle to Damascus Gate.

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