Flights to Rishon LeTsiyyon
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Rishon LeTsiyyon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 10 km (6 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, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 10 km (6 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (regional) | HFA | 96 km (60 mi) | 4,324 ft | 28 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,132 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Cairo | Egypt | 398 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Baghdad | Iraq | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Alexandria | Egypt | 469 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,244 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Giza | Egypt | 405 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Ankara | Turkey | 901 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Bursa | Turkey | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to İzmir | Turkey | 997 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Gaziantep | Turkey | 614 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Aleppo | Syria | 519 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Beirut | Lebanon | 224 km (139 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 825 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Adana | Turkey | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Mosul | Iraq | 907 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Erbil | Iraq | 970 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Damascus | Syria | 221 km (138 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Kayseri | Turkey | 754 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Konya | Turkey | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Tabriz | Iran | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Shanghai | China | 7,955 km (4,943 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Chongqing | China | 6,730 km (4,182 mi) | about 9 h 23 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Chengdu | China | 6,462 km (4,015 mi) | about 9 h 2 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Beijing | China | 7,143 km (4,438 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Guangzhou | China | 7,634 km (4,744 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Shenzhen | China | 7,738 km (4,808 mi) | about 10 h 40 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Tianjin | China | 7,236 km (4,496 mi) | about 10 h 2 min |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon to Wuhan | China | 7,366 km (4,577 mi) | about 10 h 12 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, HFA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TLV from Rishon LeTsiyyon city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rishon LeTsiyyon 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
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- 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.