What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Istanbul is to bus and fly which costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 9h 15m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

How far is it from Alexandria to Istanbul?

The distance between Alexandria and Istanbul is 1239 km.

How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Alexandria to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Alexandria and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Alexandria. It is currently 10:42 AM in Alexandria and 11:42 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4358+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Alexandria to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Istanbul by bus or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Istanbul (IST)plane HBE - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 3m
Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CAI - SAW
9h 15m
₺4,591–9,599
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HBE - SAW
6h 23m
Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)plane CAI - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 51m
₺5,708–15,358

Borg El Arab (HBE) to Istanbul (IST) flights

9Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

₺8,142Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alexandria to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,238.6 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Istanbul. However, you can take the bus to Borg El Arab Airport, walk to Borg El Arab (HBE) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Borg El Arab Airport, walk to Borg El Arab (HBE) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi.

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