There are 8 ways to get from Biga River to Istanbul by taxi, plane, ferry or bus
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Recommended option
Taxi to San Jose, fly to Istanbul • 24h 6m
Cheapest option
Ferry, bus to Manila, fly to Istanbul • 20h 46m
6 alternative options
Taxi to San Jose, fly to Sabiha Gokcen • 26h 37m
Ferry, bus to Kalibo, fly to Istanbul • 30h 46m
Philippines → Turkey
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International entry into Turkey from Philippines
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Philippines
Conditions of entry into Turkey from Philippines
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health screen upon arrival
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Considerations leaving from Philippines
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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to travel from Philippines to Turkey?
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Turkey from Philippines.
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What are the travel restrictions in Istanbul?
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Istanbul?
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Istanbul is 184.
Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Istanbul?
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Istanbul is recommended.
Is it compulsory to practice social distancing in Istanbul?
The social distance requirement in Istanbul is 2 metres.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Istanbul?
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 184.
Are there restrictions returning to Philippines from Turkey?
No, but conditions apply when returning to Philippines from Turkey.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 15 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Biga River to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Biga River to Istanbul is to ferry and bus and fly which costs ₱22,000 - ₱55,000 and takes 20h 46m.
What is the fastest way to get from Biga River to Istanbul?
The quickest way to get from Biga River to Istanbul is to ferry and bus and fly which costs ₱22,000 - ₱55,000 and takes 20h 46m.
How far is it from Biga River to Istanbul?
The distance between Biga River and Istanbul is 9223 km.
How long does it take to get from Biga River to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 24h 6m to get from Biga River to Istanbul, including transfers.
How long is the flight from Biga River to Istanbul?
There is no direct flight from San Jose Airport to Istanbul Airport. The quickest flight takes 26h 20m and has one stopover.
What is the time difference between Biga River and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5h behind Biga River. It is currently 7:41 PM in Biga River and 2:41 PM in Istanbul.
Which airlines fly from San Jose Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Thai Airways International, Etihad, Singapore Airlines and four other airlines offer flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Where can I stay near Istanbul?
There are 1990+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at 1.500 ₺ per night.
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- Distance: 9223.2 km
- Duration: 24h 6m
What companies run services between Biga River, Mimaropa, Philippines and Istanbul, Turkey?
There is no direct connection from Biga River to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to San Jose airport, fly to Istanbul, then take the taxi to Istanbul. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Calapan Pier, take the ferry to Batangas Terminal, take the walk to Batangas City Pier, take the bus to Lipa City, take the walk to Lipa Bus Stop, take the bus to PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, take the walk to NAIA Rd / Quirino Ave Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Departures Ramp, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, take the walk to Manila airport, fly to Istanbul, then take the taxi to Istanbul.
Airlines
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila, Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila, Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 8.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Bodrum
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Ercan
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Dalaman
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul, Gaziantep
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 32.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 8.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺
Flights from Francisco B. Reyes to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
Flights from Boracay to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 9.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺
Flights from Boracay to Istanbul via Manila, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 8.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Kutahya via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from Kalibo to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
Flights from Kalibo to Istanbul via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺
Flights from Kalibo to Istanbul via Manila, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 6.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
Flights from Francisco B. Reyes to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
Flights from Francisco B. Reyes to Istanbul via Mactan–Cebu, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from Boracay to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 9.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺
Flights from Boracay to Istanbul via Mactan–Cebu, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 9.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺
Flights from Kalibo to Istanbul via Mactan–Cebu, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from Kalibo to Istanbul via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 8.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Istanbul via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺
Flights from Francisco B. Reyes to Istanbul via Mactan–Cebu, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺
Flights from Francisco B. Reyes to Istanbul via Manila, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Manila to Istanbul via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 9.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 8.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺
Flights from Kalibo to Istanbul via Manila, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 8.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 9.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Kuwait
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Manila to Istanbul via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 12.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 9.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺
Flights from Manila to Istanbul via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 9.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila, Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 8.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺
Flights from Kalibo to Istanbul via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from San Jose to Istanbul via Manila, Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
- Website
- kuwaitairways.com
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Kuwait
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 8.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Kuwait
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Manila to Sabiha Gokcen via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 9.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺
Flights from San Jose to Sabiha Gokcen via Manila, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 11.000 ₺ - 31.000 ₺
- Website
- omanair.com
Flights from Manila to Istanbul via Muscat
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 7.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺
Bus operators
- Phone
- 0917-526-0008
- info@jam.com.ph
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lipa Bus Stop to PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40 ₺ - 50 ₺
- Schedules at
- jamlinerbus.com
Bus from Abra de Ilog to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 77 ₺
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Degirmenkoy to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 70 ₺ - 100 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Website
- ceresliner.com
Bus from Caticlan, Malay to Kalibo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 26 ₺ - 45 ₺
- Schedules at
- ceresliner.com
- Phone
- 63917 6239796
- hello@islandstarexpress.com
- Website
- islandstarexpress.com
Bus from Caticlan Jetty to Kalibo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 92 ₺
- Schedules at
- islandstarexpress.com
Ferry operators
- Website
- barkota.com
Ferry from Calapan Pier to Batangas Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 190 ₺ - 270 ₺
- Schedules at
- barkota.com
- Phone
- +63 907 985 5306
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from San Jose, Mindoro to Coron
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 386 ₺
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- biyaheroes.com
- Website
- starliteferries.com
Ferry from Batangas Terminal to Caticlan Jetty Boracay
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 400 ₺ - 650 ₺
- Schedules at
- starliteferries.com
Other operators
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