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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Ambato by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane IST - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    24h 50m
    $882–1,435

  2. Fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane IST - MEC
    2. Take the bus from Manta to Chonebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chone to Ambatobus bus
    31h 51m
    $463–1,532

  3. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane IST - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    30h 32m
    $483–1,622

  4. Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane IST - GYE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto Lópezshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto López to Santa Elenabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Ambatobus bus
    34h 18m
    $1,064–1,476

  5. Fly to Tres De Mayo Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tres De Mayo Airport (PUU)plane plane IST - PUU
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Asís to Oritobus bus
    3. Drive from Orito to Lago Agriocar car
    4. Take the bus from Lago Agrio to Alóagbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alóag to Ambatobus bus
    35h 6m
    $630–2,150

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,661.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 50m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ambato, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Ambato. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, drive to Quito, walk to Dos Puentes, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Ambato. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Ipiales (IPI), drive to Tulcán, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Ambato.

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