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

The cheapest way to get from Ceuta to Istanbul is to rideshare and fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ceuta to Istanbul is to rideshare and fly which takes 9h 11m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

How far is it from Ceuta to Istanbul?

The distance between Ceuta and Istanbul is 3117 km. The road distance is 8466 km.

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

The best way to get from Ceuta to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus via Málaga which takes 2 days 18h and costs 9.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

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

What is the time difference between Ceuta and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Ceuta. It is currently 11:11 PM in Ceuta and 1:11 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Ceuta to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ceuta to Istanbul is 8466 km. It takes approximately 4 days 14h to drive from Ceuta to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4533+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ceuta to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ceuta to Istanbul by car ferry, bus, plane, car, or rideshare

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

Car ferry, bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Marbella
3. Take the bus from Marbella to Malaga Airport
4. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)AGP - IST
12h 9m
₺8,172–21,404
Rideshare to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Fnideq to Tangier
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)TNG - SAW
9h 11m
₺5,673–15,903
Car ferry, bus via Málaga
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga313
3. Take the bus from Málaga to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
2d 18h
₺9,038–13,524
Drive 8,466 km
1. Drive from Ceuta to Istanbul8,466 km
4d 14h
₺65,556–94,692
Car ferry, bus to Seville Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Algeciras Puerto to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Istanbul (IST)SVQ - IST
12h 46m
₺8,278–23,350
Car ferry, bus to Seville Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Algeciras Puerto to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SVQ - SAW
13h 14m
₺6,491–18,871
Rideshare to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the rideshare from Fnideq to Tangier
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Istanbul (IST)TNG - IST
10h 23m
₺10,260–25,382
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Malaga Eeaa
3. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
2d 19h
₺9,532–15,454
Car ferry, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the car ferry from Ceuta to Port of Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga313
3. Take the bus from Malaga to Bucureşti
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 9h
₺7,732–15,854

Ceuta to Istanbul by car ferry, foot, and bus

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2d 19hAverage Duration

₺9,532Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,116.6 km
Duration: 12h 9m

What companies run services between Ceuta, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Ceuta to Istanbul. However, you can take the car ferry to Port of Algeciras, walk to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, take the bus to Marbella, take the bus to Malaga Airport, walk to Málaga Airport (AGP) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), then take the taxi to Istanbul Esenler Otogar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Ceuta to Istanbul Esenler via Port of Algeciras, Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Paseo de los Tilos - Estación de Autobuses, Alameda Principal - Sur, Málaga, and Sofia in around 2d 18h.

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