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How to get fromIstanbul to Palmyraby bus, plane or car

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

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

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    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 Palmyracar car
    8h 25m

  2. 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 Palmyracar car
    8h 12m

  3. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Aleppo International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)plane plane IST - ALP
    3. Drive from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Palmyracar car
    9h 51m

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Aleppo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)plane plane SAW - ALP
    2. Drive from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Palmyracar car
    9h 48m

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Palmyra, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Palmyra. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM), then drive to Palmyra. 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 Palmyra.

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