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

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There are 4 ways to get from Damascus to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Damascus International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

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    1. Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane DAM - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 47m

  2. Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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    1. Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car car
    2. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane BEY - SAW
    4h 34m
    ₺2,936–6,277

  3. Fly Damascus International Airport to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane DAM - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    4h 13m
    ₺10,195–15,720

  4. Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car car
    2. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane BEY - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    5h 5m
    ₺6,653–10,036

Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,372Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Damascus, Syria and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Damascus to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Damascus International Airport (DAM) 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 take the taxi to Damascus International Airport (DAM) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari.

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