Book Flights to Jerusalem
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Uncovering Jerusalem
How does one of the holiest cities of the world mixed with roadside souvenirs, amazing culinary, fascinating architecture with touches of history and the perfect sprinkle of modern culture, perched at the edge of a desert sound like? Well, then you have to board a flight to Jerusalem where even a simple stroll down the street would give you one of the best panoramic views of your lifetime. This place is always said to have something for everyone.
Jerusalem has the history of being one of the most sacred pilgrim centres of the world, a place where Jesus was crucified and he was reborn and a place where Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven to receive the God’s word. Airway companies like the EL AL Airlines provides with the facility of booking a last minute flight or cheap flight tickets to this coveted place. Also, a city that has its major sight-seeing landscapes in its old city, it is judicious to check the flight deals to Jerusalem, so as not to miss this life time opportunity.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world located in between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. It is considered a holy city in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The walls that were built around Jerusalem in 1538 define the old city which is now a world heritage site.
During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times. According to the Biblical tradition, King David conquered the city from the Jebusites and established it as the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel. So be all ready to visit the land that is also called as the capital of the Arab culture since 2009, once you are done settling with the deals regarding your flight tickets.
More useful information about Jerusalem in bullet points
- The Old city has over 2,000 important archaeological sites.
- The old city is home to Western Wall, Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock (Al-Aqsa Mosque), Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Hurva Synagogue and Via Dolorosa, among others and all the three religions claim home to it.
- This city has souvenirs that date from the time of the origin of the religions of Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
- King David was buried on Mount Zion in old Jerusalem city.
- The first temple in the old city of Jerusalem was built by 150000 Jewish workers and was overseen by 3300 men.
- You can see houses made out of tin in the central Jerusalem neighborhood of Nachlaot. They were built in the early 20th-century when building materials were scarce.
- Where else in the world would you find a synagogue and a Catholic chapel sharing a building? On Hillel Street in central Jerusalem, the Italian Synagogue is one floor up from a beautiful German Catholic chapel built in the 1860s.
Jerusalem weather
The autumn or the fall is a nice weather to be in Jerusalem because the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold. The average temperature ranged around 20 degree Celsius. The nights are generally cooler and you would wake up to a fairly warm day.
Jerusalem is one city in Israel that snows in winter with temperature dropping to as less as 5 degree Celsius. The weather in Jerusalem during the spring time is really quite mild and this is a great time to visit the city, especially towards May when the temperatures are around 20. So it is generally advisable to check with the weather conditions before you book the International flight.
Jerusalem attractions/ exploring Jerusalem
Once you get your hands on the cheapest flight tickets to the International city of Jerusalem, you have the following attractions waiting for you:
- The Temple Mount is one of the holiest sanctuaries on earth, a site where Abraham (father of all three monotheistic faiths) is said to have offered his son up as a sacrifice to God, where Solomon built the First Temple for the Ark of the Covenant, and where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven during his early years of preaching Islam. It's a place of deep significance for those of faith.
- The Wailing Wall that gets its name from the wailing of the people who lost the temple in the 70 AD, this place is the surviving retaining wall of Jerusalem’s first temple. Also, The Western Wall Tunnels, which take you under the city, back to the level of the original city, are also not to be missed.
- For Christian pilgrims, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is Jerusalem's holiest site and is said to have been built on the site where Jesus was crucified. The interior contains various holy relics, and the different quarters inside the church are owned by different Christian denominations.
- Overloaded with churches and home to the oldest continually used cemetery in the world, the Mount of Olives holds particular interest to religious pilgrim travelers to Jerusalem, but even the non-devout can appreciate the spectacular Old City panoramas from the peak. This sacred hill is believed to be the place where God will begin rising the dead on Judgement Day.
- The Kidron Valley lies between the Mount of Olives and Mount Zion and is one of the oldest areas of Jerusalem. Both Jews and Muslims believe that the Last Judgement will take place here; a rope will extend from the battlements of the Temple Mount, over the valley to the Mount of Olives, and the righteous will cross over, supported by their guardian angels, while the sinners will be cast down into damnation.
When is the best time to book a flight to Jerusalem?
If you’ve decided to visit this beautiful city, it is generally not advisable to book your holidays during the religious events as the prices of the airlines as well as the hotels and accommodation generally goes up to the peak at that time.
There are generally flight deals that can help you securing flight tickets to this city, a little cheap then the rest in the months of Passover (although wheat is out then and many restaurants are closed) and the winters, when the price of the flight tickets comes down and the place becomes a little less crowded. Also there are cheap International flight tickets on a few weekends.
Which Major airlines operate flights to Jerusalem?
If you’re taking a flight to the city of marvelous beauty, you are most likely to land at the Ben Gurion International Airport often referred to as Natbag, which is Israel's main International airport and by far the busiest airport in the country.
Ben Gurion Airport is considered to be one among the five best airports in the Middle East due to its passenger’s experience and its high level of security. Airlines companies like El Al, Ben Gurion Airport, and Air Canada provide low-cost flights to Jerusalem. You may also like to try the companies like Austrian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Iberia, KLM, Turkish Airlines to crack cheaper flight deals or arrange a last minute International flight to the city.
Getting Around in the City
Jerusalem offers numerous options as the local transportations:
- Bus service with two main hubs: the Central Bus station in north Jerusalem and the Railway station in south Jerusalem. On Saturdays Israeli buses do not run.
- Taxis can be hailed in the streets or booked by phone.
- There are tourist buses.
- There is a Light Rail.
- Inside the walls of the Old City there is only one bus line that uses small vehicles to navigate
Other Popular Cities to Visit
- Haifa
- Nazareth
- Jaffa
- Masada
- Beit Shean
Popular events in Jerusalem
Some of the most famous events that glue all the audience across the globe to this city is the Jerusalem Ice festival that happens from February to April every year. Jerusalem Arts Festivals that shoes the work of a bunch of artists at various venues across the city, Jerusalem festival of light that is created to make a dramatic and artistry night atmosphere amidst the old walls, Israel festival, Israel Independence day etc. So, hurry up, grab your passport and book the cheapest flight ticket to this city to witness magic.
