How to get fromGeorge Town to Istanbulby plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Istanbul by plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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Fly Penang International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST)plane PEN - IST
16h 23m
₺17,122–55,129
Fly Penang International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane PEN - ESB
2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train
29h 3m
₺16,893–61,235
Fly Penang International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PEN - SAW
18h 40m
₺24,125–55,152
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Istanbul (IST)plane AOR - IST
18h 38m
₺23,382–70,677
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AOR - SAW
22h 41m
₺18,385–50,700

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

12Weekly Planes

16h 6mAverage Duration

₺17,649Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,148.2 km
Duration: 16h 23m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

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The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

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8.4Very Good

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