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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Pyongyang by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)plane plane IST - SHE
    2. Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    29h 7m
    $303–968

  2. Fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)plane plane IST - DLC
    2. Take the train from Dalian North Station to Dandongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dandong to Pyongyangtrain train
    28h
    $315–1,017

Istanbul (IST) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Pyongyang, North Korea?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Pyongyang. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE), walk to Shenyang Taoxian Airport, take the bus to Shenyang TV station, walk to Gongyezhanlanguan, take the line 2 subway to Shenyang Station North, walk to Shenyang North, take the train to Dandong, then take the train to Pyongyang. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), walk to Dalian Airport, take the line 2 subway to Xi'an Road, take the line 1 subway to Dalian North, walk to Dalian North Station, take the train to Dandong, then take the train to Pyongyang.

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