İzmir to Jerusalem flights
Jerusalem lies 1,041 km (647 mi) south-east of İzmir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| İzmir | Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Israel |
| Population | 2.9 million | 971,800 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 786 m (2,579 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Nearest large airport | ADB, 13 km out | TLV, 41 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Jerusalem
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 İzmir
İzmir is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Samos Airport (SMI, 83 km), Mytilene International Airport (MJT, 86 km), Chios Island National Airport (JKH, 87 km).
Arriving in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 74 km), Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 41 km (25 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 74 km (46 mi) | 12,008 ft | 2,395 ft |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 10,745 ft | 2,555 ft |
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Staying in Jerusalem
Our booking partner lists 711 places to stay in Jerusalem. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (142), and 10 are five-star. Across 160 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 121,042 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jerusalem from İzmir?
1,041 km (647 mi) in a straight line, south-east of İzmir.
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Jerusalem by air?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between İzmir and Jerusalem?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for İzmir to Jerusalem flights?
Typically Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Jerusalem also has AMM, ADJ.
What currency do I need in Jerusalem?
The Shekel (ILS).
Where can I stay in Jerusalem?
Our booking partner lists 711 places to stay in Jerusalem, bookable on this site.
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.