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How to get fromIstanbul to Middle Eastby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Middle East by plane or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane SAW - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Middle Eastcar car
    6h 24m

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Beirut International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane SAW - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Middle Eastcar car
    6h 57m
    $72–156

  3. Fly Istanbul to Damascus International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane IST - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Middle Eastcar car
    6h 19m

  4. Fly Istanbul to Beirut International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane IST - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Middle Eastcar car
    6h 47m
    $164–222

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Middle East, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Middle East. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Middle East. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Middle East.

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