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How to get fromIstanbul to Middle Eastby bus, plane or car

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

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Damascus International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane IST - DAM
    3. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Middle Eastcar car
    6h 37m

  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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport, drive

    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

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Beirut International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane IST - BEY
    3. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Middle Eastcar car
    7h 5m
    $160–243

Istanbul (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest 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 bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Middle East. Alternatively, 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.

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