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How to get fromIstanbul to Gilgit-Baltistanby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Gilgit-Baltistan by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Skardu Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skardu Airport (KDU)planeIST - KDU
    11h 50m
    $265–858

  2. Bus, fly to Gilgit

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gilgit (GIL)planeIST - GIL
    12h 15m
    $213–655

Istanbul (IST) to Skardu Airport (KDU) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Gilgit-Baltistan. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Skardu Airport (KDU), then take the taxi to Skardu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, then fly to Gilgit (GIL).

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