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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.000 ₺ - 32.000 ₺ and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 32.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Gatwick to Istanbul?

The distance between Gatwick and Istanbul is 2506 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 42h 40m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Gatwick to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Istanbul bus from?

Gatwick to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Istanbul train from?

Gatwick to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Bus or fly from Gatwick to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 32.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Gatwick to Istanbul bus arrive?

Gatwick to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 9:09 PM in Gatwick and 11:09 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Gatwick to Istanbul train arrive?

Gatwick to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4237+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Gatwick to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Gatwick to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car 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 Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
7h 1m
₺3,000–32,000
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
42h 40m
₺9,187–10,935
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 1h
₺23,807–45,017
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
27h 6m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
7h 51m
₺5,227–15,379
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
8h 56m
₺4,746–19,335
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 48m
₺7,233–26,314
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LGW - SAW
7h 24m
₺5,076–22,106
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 52m
₺4,449–22,826
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 2h
₺9,117–14,246
Bus, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the bus from Three Bridges Station to Railway Stationbus 291
2. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d
₺4,994–11,784
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
28h 20m
₺23,564–37,053

Gatwick to Istanbul by bus

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2d 2hAverage Duration

₺9,117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,505.8 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich in around 2d 2h.

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