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

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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

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    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
    30h 12m
    $517–3,017

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IST - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 7m
    $827–2,817

  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 12m
    $627–2,022

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,082.4 km
  • Duration: 30h 12m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (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.

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