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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Istanbul is to bus and night train via Dover which costs 3.700 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 34h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

How far is it from Basildon to Istanbul?

The distance between Basildon and Istanbul is 2536 km.

How do I travel from Basildon to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train via Dover which takes 34h 17m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Basildon to Istanbul, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Basildon to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Basildon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 44.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 41h 49m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 9:38 PM in Basildon and 12:38 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Basildon to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Basildon to Istanbul by plane, bus, night train, car, car train, train, busferry, or car ferry

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

Fly London City Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)plane LCY - IST
9h 12m
₺9,099–43,822
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 27m
₺3,511–36,344
Bus, night train via Dover
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
34h 17m
₺3,764–5,377
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
27h 7m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 26m
₺5,739–17,672
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
8h 47m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 59m
₺3,600–17,933
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 44m
₺6,411–15,344
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 803 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
41h 49m
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
42h 55m
₺8,623–9,693
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus N280
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 2h
₺8,839–13,892
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 22h
₺4,872–11,334
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
28h 19m
₺24,899–35,787

Basildon to Istanbul by train, subway, foot, and bus

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2d 2hAverage Duration

₺8,839Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,535.8 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Istanbul, Turkey?

Luxair, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to İstanbul Esenler via Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 41h 49m.

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