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How to get fromIstanbul to Sidonby bus, plane, car or train

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

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)planeIST - BEY
    5h 31m
    $193–420

  2. Drive 1,467.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Istanbul to Sidoncar1,467.2 km
    14h 43m
    $172–248

  3. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)planeSAW - BEY
    5h 25m

Istanbul (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sidon, Lebanon?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Sidon. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), then take the taxi to Sidon. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Sidon in around 14h 43m.

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