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How to get fromIstanbul to Sana'aby plane, car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Sana'a by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Jizan Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ)planeSAW - GIZ
    2. Drive from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) to Sana'acar
    15h 47m
    $174–420

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Abha Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)planeSAW - AHB
    2. Drive from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) to Sana'acar
    17h 11m
    $127–390

  3. Drive 4,174.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Sana'acar4,174.6 km
    2d
    $489–706

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Jizan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ)planeIST - GIZ
    3. Drive from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) to Sana'acar
    16h 3m
    $167–535

  5. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Abha Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)planeIST - AHB
    3. Drive from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) to Sana'acar
    16h 38m
    $140–445

  6. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Nejran, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nejran (EAM)planeIST - EAM
    3. Drive from Nejran (EAM) to Sana'acar
    17h 38m
    $180–545

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nejran, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nejran (EAM)planeSAW - EAM
    2. Drive from Nejran (EAM) to Sana'acar
    18h 47m
    $147–450

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Aden International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Aden International Airport (ADE)planeSAW - ADE
    2. Drive from Aden International Airport (ADE) to Sana'acar
    15h 13m

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sana'a, Yemen?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Sana'a. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ), then drive to Sana'a. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Sana'a in around 2d.

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