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

The cheapest way to get from Gibraltar to Istanbul is to bus and fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gibraltar to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 9h 58m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Gibraltar and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Gibraltar to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Paseo de los Tilos - Estación de Autobuses, Málaga and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Gibraltar to Istanbul?

The distance between Gibraltar and Istanbul is 3068 km. The road distance is 3889.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gibraltar to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs 8.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Gibraltar to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gibraltar to Istanbul bus from?

Gibraltar to Istanbul bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción station.

Where does the Gibraltar to Istanbul bus arrive?

Gibraltar to Istanbul bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.

What is the time difference between Gibraltar and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Gibraltar. It is currently 5:27 AM in Gibraltar and 7:27 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Gibraltar to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Gibraltar to Istanbul is 3890 km. It takes approximately 38h 53m to drive from Gibraltar to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4405+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Gibraltar to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Gibraltar to Istanbul by bus, plane, car, car train, ferry, taxi, or train

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

Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Malaga Airportbus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST)plane AGP - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 58m
₺6,081–15,350
Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Malaga Airportbus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AGP - SAW
11h 33m
₺5,064–16,091
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gibraltar to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
2d 11h
₺30,787–85,236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus 313
2. Take the bus from Málaga to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 15h
₺8,190–9,885
Drive 3,889.6 km
1. Drive from Gibraltar to Istanbulcar 3,889.6 km
38h 53m
₺19,581–28,284
Ferry, taxi to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port of Gibraltar to Port de Tanger Medferry
2. Take the taxi from Port de Tanger Med to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)taxi
3. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TNG - SAW
10h 3m
₺9,029–19,063
Bus to Seville Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Algeciras Puerto to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastianbus
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SVQ - SAW
12h 52m
₺5,639–15,623
Bus to Seville Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Algeciras Puerto to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastianbus
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane SVQ - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
13h 38m
₺5,356–14,882
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus 313
2. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2d 22h
₺8,154–14,955
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus 313
2. Take the bus from Malaga to Bucureştibus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
3d 6h
₺6,578–13,010

Málaga Airport (AGP) to Istanbul (IST) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 6mAverage Duration

₺4,061Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gibraltar to Istanbul.

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Distance: 3,068.4 km
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Gibraltar and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Istanbul Esenler via Paseo de los Tilos - Estación de Autobuses, Alameda Principal - Sur, Málaga, and Sofia in around 2d 15h.

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