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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Albufeira by plane, bus, train, car, or night train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Faro Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane IST - FAO
    11h 27m
    €112–247

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Faro Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane SAW - FAO
    11h 47m
    €92–335

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lisbon Sete Riosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus bus
    2d 8h
    €457–801

  4. Drive 4,056.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Albufeiracar car 4,056.3 km
    39h 55m
    €627–905

  5. Fly Istanbul to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane IST - LIS
    2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    11h 25m
    €123–237

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Seville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane SAW - SVQ
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Albufeirabus bus
    12h 56m
    €117–270

  7. Fly Istanbul to Seville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane IST - SVQ
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Albufeirabus bus
    12h 45m
    €125–296

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lisbonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    2d 16h
    €279–461

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Huelvabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huelva to Albufeirabus bus
    3d 3h
    €144–196

  10. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Huelvabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huelva to Albufeirabus bus
    3d 6h
    €102–234

Istanbul to Albufeira by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket€457Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Albufeira, Portugal?

Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, and six other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Faro Airport (FAO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Albufeira via Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Lisbon in around 2d 16h.

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