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Jerusalem Overview

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To travel from Jerusalem (Israel) to the main cities of China (such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, etc.), your primary option will be to take a flight, as there are no direct land or train routes between Israel and China. Here’s how you can plan your journey:

1. Flight Routes from Jerusalem to China

Jerusalem does not have its own airport, so you will need to travel to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel’s main international airport. From there, you can catch a flight to several cities in China. There are direct flights and connecting flights available.

Direct Flights:

  • Tel Aviv (TLV) to Beijing (PEK): El Al, Israel’s national airline, operates direct flights to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
  • Tel Aviv (TLV) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Tel Aviv to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Connecting Flights:

If you are not taking a direct flight, several airlines offer connecting flights with layovers in international hubs. Some popular layover cities include:

  • Istanbul (IST): Flights with Turkish Airlines with a stopover in Istanbul.
  • Dubai (DXB): Flights with Emirates with a stopover in Dubai.
  • Doha (DOH): Flights with Qatar Airways with a stopover in Doha.
  • Frankfurt (FRA): Flights with Lufthansa with a stopover in Frankfurt.
  • London (LHR): Flights with British Airways with a stopover in London.

2. Flight Duration

The flight time from Tel Aviv (TLV) to China varies depending on the city and whether it is a direct flight or has layovers:

  • Tel Aviv to Beijing (PEK): Approx. 9-11 hours (direct flight).
  • Tel Aviv to Shanghai (PVG): Approx. 9-11 hours (direct flight).
  • Tel Aviv to Guangzhou (CAN): Approx. 9-12 hours (with layovers).
  • Tel Aviv to Hong Kong (HKG): Approx. 9-13 hours (with layovers).

For connecting flights, the total travel time will be longer, depending on the duration of the layover.

3. Airlines Offering Flights from Israel to China

Several airlines offer flights between Israel and China, including both direct and connecting flights:

  • El Al (direct flights to Beijing).
  • China Eastern Airlines (direct flights to Shanghai).
  • Turkish Airlines (connecting flights via Istanbul).
  • Emirates (connecting flights via Dubai).
  • Qatar Airways (connecting flights via Doha).
  • Lufthansa (connecting flights via Frankfurt).
  • British Airways (connecting flights via London).

4. Visa Requirements

  • Mainland China Visa: Most travelers from Israel will need a Chinese visa to enter mainland China. This typically involves submitting an application form, providing your passport, travel itinerary, hotel bookings, and sometimes an invitation letter from a Chinese company or family member.
  • Hong Kong: Israeli citizens can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. However, if you plan to enter mainland China from Hong Kong, you will need a separate Chinese visa.