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How to get fromIstanbul to Raqqaby plane, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Raqqa by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Aleppo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)plane plane IST - ALP
    2. Take the taxi from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Raqqataxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $286–548

  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 Raqqacar car
    11h 16m
    $105–205

  3. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Aleppo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)plane plane SAW - ALP
    2. Take the taxi from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Raqqataxi taxi
    8h 2m
    $185–530

  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 Raqqacar car
    11h 7m
    $185–273

Istanbul (IST) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Raqqa, Syria?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Raqqa. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Aleppo International Airport (ALP), then take the taxi to Raqqa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Aleppo International Airport (ALP), then take the taxi to Raqqa.

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