What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Protaras?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Protaras is to bus and fly which costs €100 - €220 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Protaras?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Protaras is to bus and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €270 - €550.

How far is it from Istanbul to Protaras?

The distance between Istanbul and Protaras is 967 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Protaras?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Istanbul to Protaras, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Protaras?

Protaras is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:19 AM in Istanbul and 1:19 AM in Protaras.

Where can I stay near Protaras?

There are 2021+ hotels available in Protaras.

Istanbul to Protaras - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Protaras by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Ercan International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ercan International Airport (ECN)IST - ECN
3. Take the bus from Traffic Education Park to Kryou Nerou Ave. - Marina Hotel 1
7h 50m
€279–535
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Mersin
2. Take the car ferry from Mersin to Mağusa
22h 21m
€100–172
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Istanbul Bostancı to KaramanYht
2. Take the bus from Karaman to Mersin
3. Take the car ferry from Mersin to Mağusa
19h 21m
€113–188
Train, drive, car ferry
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to AnkaraYht
2. Take the train from Ankara to Boğazköprü
3. Take the train from Boğazköprü to Yenice
4. Drive from Yenice to Mersin
5. Take the car ferry from Mersin to Mağusa
27h 26m
€112–184
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Ercan International Airport, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ercan International Airport (ECN)SAW - ECN
3. Take the bus from Traffic Education Park to Kryou Nerou Ave. - Marina Hotel 1
4. Take the bus from Kryou Nerou Ave. - Marina Hotel 1 to Protara - Kavo Gkreko Ave. - 14th Stop
7h 42m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Larnaca International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)IST - LCA
3. Take the bus from Foinikoudes - Larnaka Marina to Protara - Vrisi Beach
9h 11m
€109–215
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cukurova, drive, car ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cukurova (COV)SAW - COV
2. Drive from Cukurova (COV) to Mersin
3. Take the car ferry from Mersin to Mağusa
11h 56m
€147–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Mersin
2. Take the car ferry from Mersin to Mağusa
14h 36m
€174–268

Istanbul (IST) to Ercan International Airport (ECN) flights

75Weekly Planes

1h 58mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Protaras.

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Distance: 966.8 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Protaras, Cyprus?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Protaras. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Ercan International Airport (ECN), take the taxi to Traffic Education Park, take the bus to Kryou Nerou Ave. - Marina Hotel 1, then take the line 101 bus to Protara - Kavo Gkreko Ave. - 14th Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Protaras via Istanbul Bostancı, Karaman, Karaman, Mersin, Mersin, and Mağusa in around 19h 21m.

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