Bursa to Haifa flights
Haifa lies 977 km (607 mi) south-east of Bursa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bursa | Haifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Israel |
| Population | 3.1 million | 285,316 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 81 km out | TLV, 90 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Haifa
Crossing from Turkey into Israel: money changes from the Lira to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +972; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bursa
Bursa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 43 km).
Arriving in Haifa
Haifa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 90 km (56 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (regional) | HFA | 4 km (2 mi) | 4,324 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Haifa from Bursa?
977 km (607 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bursa.
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Haifa by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Haifa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bursa to Haifa flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Haifa also has HFA.
What currency do I need in Haifa?
The Shekel (ILS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.