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How to get fromIstanbul to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IST - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 52m
    $527–3,017

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SAW - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 3m
    $487–2,917

  3. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SAW - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    40h 3m
    $727–2,122

  4. Fly Istanbul to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane IST - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    36h 37m

Istanbul (IST) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,039.4 km
  • Duration: 28h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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