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How to get fromIstanbul to Shekiby plane, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Sheki by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ganja International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ)plane plane SAW - GNJ
    2. Take the bus from Ganja Bus station to Shekibus bus
    9h 12m
    $106–453

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane SAW - GYD
    2. Take the train from Baku to Shakitrain train
    14h 11m
    $103–348

  3. Fly Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane IST - GYD
    2. Take the train from Baku to Shakitrain train
    14h
    $113–314

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sheki, Azerbaijan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Sheki. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Ganja International Airport (GNJ), take the taxi to Ganja Bus station, then take the bus to Sheki. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), walk to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, take the bus to 28 May station, walk to Baku, take the train to Shaki, then take the taxi to Sheki.

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