£38 Cheap Flights to Jerusalem

Why You Should Take a Flight to Jerusalem

Sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians, and home to some of the most famous sights on Earth, Jerusalem is a city like no other. A fantastic destination for foodies, culture vultures and anyone interested in history and religion, Jerusalem has enough to keep even the most energetic holidaymaker happy.

When to Book Flights to Jerusalem

Peak season in Jerusalem runs from June to September. The weather is normally very hot in the summer months and attractions can be crowded with sightseers. What’s more, as this is the most popular time to visit the city, cheap flights to Jerusalem can be hard to find.

Visit Jerusalem in the spring or autumn months and the city’s sights should be a lot less busy. Cheap deals on flights to Jerusalem are also easier to find in April, May, October and November.

How to Find the Best Flight Deals to Jerusalem

Book your flights to Jerusalem with Expedia and finding a great deal should be easy.

Click the ‘Nearby airports’ link on the results page to see if there are any alternative airports within easy reach of your arrival or departure point. You can then search for flights from these airports using Expedia.

Clicking the ‘Show flexible dates’ link is another good way to track down a good deal. This will show you prices for alternative days, helping you find the cheapest day to fly.

UK Departures to Jerusalem

• London to Jerusalem – 5 hours 20 minutes
• Manchester to Jerusalem – 5 hours 10 minutes
• Birmingham to Jerusalem – 6 hours 50 minutes (no direct flights)
• Glasgow to Jerusalem – 7 hours 25 minutes (no direct flights)
• Newcastle to Jerusalem – 7 hours 5 minutes (no direct flights)
• Edinburgh to Jerusalem – 6 hours 50 minutes (no direct flights)
• Belfast to Jerusalem – 7 hours 20 minutes (no direct flights)

Main Airports in Jerusalem

The main airport serving Jerusalem is Ben Gurion International. Located around 45 minutes from the city, close to Tel Aviv, it handles over 20 million passengers a year and offers a wide choice of flights to both short haul and long haul destinations. From the airport you can catch a train, bus or taxi to your destination or hire a car for your stay in Israel.

Which Airlines Fly to Jerusalem?

A number of airlines offer direct and connecting flights between UK airports and Jerusalem.

These include:

• Wizz Air
• Easyjet
• El Al
• British Airways
• KLM

How to Get to and Around Jerusalem

Jerusalem has a good public transport network. Buses connect most parts of the city and a newly built light rail network links the northeast suburbs with southwest neighbourhoods of Jerusalem. Public transport in Jerusalem is very limited on Saturdays so make sure you check what’s operating before you travel.

What Are the Must-sees in Jerusalem?

Jerusalem’s Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage site. The Wailing Wall, the Tower of David, the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are all located in the Old Town, making it easy to see many of Jerusalem’s most important sights in one go.

Tips and Tricks for Traveling in Jerusalem

British passport holders don’t need a visa to travel to Israel for trips of less than three months. Israel is three hours ahead of the UK.