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How to get fromBeirut to Istanbulby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Beirut to Istanbul by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane BEY - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 20m

  2. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane BEY - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    3h 50m
    ₺7,180–10,521

  3. Drive 1,426.4 km

    1. Drive from Beirut to Istanbulcar car 1,426.4 km
    14h 25m
    ₺7,181–10,372

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,418Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Beirut to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Beirut to Istanbul in around 14h 25m.

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