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How to get fromIstanbul to GabalaBy plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Gabala by plane or train

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane SAW - GYD
    2. Take the train from Baku to Gebeletrain train
    11h 22m
    $116–342

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ganja International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ)plane plane SAW - GNJ
    2. Take the train from Ganja to Gebeletrain train
    8h 53m
    $85–366

  3. Fly Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane IST - GYD
    2. Take the train from Baku to Gebeletrain train
    11h 12m
    $122–362

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gabala, Azerbaijan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Gabala. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), walk to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, take the bus to 28 May station, walk to Baku, take the train to Gebele, then take the taxi to Gabala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), walk to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, take the bus to 28 May station, walk to Baku, take the train to Gebele, then take the taxi to Gabala.

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