What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Inari?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Inari is to fly and bus which costs €150 - €340 and takes 13h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Inari?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Inari is to fly which takes 10h 52m and costs €230 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Inari?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Inari. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Lomakylä P via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Bus Station and Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Inari?

The distance between Istanbul and Inari is 3133 km. The road distance is 4804.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Inari without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs €260 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Istanbul to Inari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Inari bus from?

Istanbul to Inari bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Inari?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Inari is to fly which takes 10h 52m and costs €230 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €260 - €370 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Istanbul to Inari bus arrive?

Istanbul to Inari bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Inari?

Inari is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:53 PM in Istanbul and 2:53 PM in Inari.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Inari?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Inari is 4804 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Istanbul to Inari.

Where can I stay near Inari?

There are 35+ hotels available in Inari.

Istanbul to Inari - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Inari by plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Ivalo
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ivalo (IVL)plane IST - IVL
10h 52m
€236–700
Fly Istanbul to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane IST - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Lomakylä Pbus
13h 37m
€153–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystokbus
3. Take the bus from Bialystok, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus
4. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Lomakylä Pbus
2d 21h
€268–365
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Inaricar
2d
€780–1,910
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ivalo
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ivalo (IVL)plane SAW - IVL
12h 16m
€190–620
Fly Istanbul to Kirkenes Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane IST - KKN
2. Take the bus from Kirkenes Airport to Inaribus
14h 40m
€534–1,042
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
3. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus
4. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to K-market Inaribus
3d 19h
Drive 4,804.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Inaricar 4,804.4 km
2d 3h
€858–1,239

Istanbul (IST) to Ivalo (IVL) flights

4Weekly Planes

8h 57mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,133 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Inari, Lapland, Finland?

Turkish Airlines, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ivalo (IVL) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Lomakylä P via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Bialystok, Bus Station, Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, and Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I in around 2d 21h.

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