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How to get fromIstanbul to Máltaby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Málta by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Istanbul (IST)taxi
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)planeIST - KLX
    5h 58m
    €226–432

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthenstrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
    20h 49m
    €111–157

  3. Drive 1,268.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Máltacar1,268.5 km
    13h 53m
    €231–333

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    2. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to KalamatabusExpress
    21h 6m
    €126–180

  5. Bus via Komotini

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Komotinibus
    2. Take the bus from Komotini to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
    3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
    21h 45m
    €132–165

Istanbul (IST) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Málta, Greece?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Málta via Athens, Μεταξουργειο, Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, and Kalamata in around 21h 6m.

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