Flights to Jerusalem
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,327 ft, TLV can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 135 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Jerusalem
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Jerusalem to Cairo | Egypt | 423 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Jerusalem to Baghdad | Iraq | 878 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Jerusalem to Alexandria | Egypt | 507 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Jerusalem to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Jerusalem to Giza | Egypt | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Jerusalem to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,374 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Jerusalem to Ankara | Turkey | 931 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Jerusalem to Bursa | Turkey | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Jerusalem to İzmir | Turkey | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Jerusalem to Gaziantep | Turkey | 621 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Jerusalem to Aleppo | Syria | 524 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Jerusalem to Beirut | Lebanon | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Jerusalem to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Jerusalem to Adana | Turkey | 580 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Jerusalem to Mosul | Iraq | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Jerusalem to Erbil | Iraq | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Jerusalem to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Jerusalem to Damascus | Syria | 218 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Jerusalem to Kayseri | Turkey | 775 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Jerusalem to Konya | Turkey | 723 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Jerusalem to Tabriz | Iran | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Jerusalem to Shanghai | China | 7,928 km (4,927 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Jerusalem to Chongqing | China | 6,699 km (4,162 mi) | about 9 h 20 min |
| Jerusalem to Chengdu | China | 6,431 km (3,996 mi) | about 9 h |
| Jerusalem to Beijing | China | 7,121 km (4,425 mi) | about 9 h 53 min |
| Jerusalem to Guangzhou | China | 7,601 km (4,723 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| Jerusalem to Shenzhen | China | 7,704 km (4,787 mi) | about 10 h 38 min |
| Jerusalem to Tianjin | China | 7,214 km (4,483 mi) | about 10 h |
| Jerusalem to Wuhan | China | 7,338 km (4,559 mi) | about 10 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Jerusalem?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the closest large airport at 41 km (25 mi). The others, AMM, ADJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TLV from Jerusalem city centre?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Jerusalem on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.