How far is it from Istanbul to Gavdos?

The distance between Istanbul and Gavdos is 977 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Gavdos without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and Private transfer and car ferry which takes 34h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Istanbul to Gavdos, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Gavdos?

Gavdos is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:23 AM in Istanbul and 5:23 AM in Gavdos.

Where can I stay near Gavdos?

There are three+ hotels available in Gavdos.

Istanbul to Gavdos - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and Private transfer

There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Gavdos by bus, plane, shuttle, car ferry, or busferry

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Bus, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer, car ferry
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1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)IST - HER
3. Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Chora Sfakion
4. Take the car ferry from Sfakia to Gavdos
11h 5m
Bus, bus and ferry, Private transfer, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Soúgia
4. Take the car ferry from Sougia to Gavdos
34h 23m
Bus, fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)IST - CHQ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Palaióchora
4. Take the car ferry from Palaiochora to Gavdos
13h 25m

Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

46Weekly Planes

3h 14mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 977.5 km
Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gavdos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Gavdos. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, take the shuttle to Chora Sfakion, walk to Sfakia, then take the car ferry to Gavdos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Gavdos via Thessaloniki station, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Heraklion, Soúgia, and Sougia in around 34h 23m.

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How to get fromIstanbul to Gavdosby bus, plane, shuttle, car ferry or busferry

There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Gavdos by bus, plane, shuttle, car ferry, or busferry

Bus, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer, car ferry

Bus, bus and ferry, Private transfer, car ferry

Bus, fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer, car ferry