What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Stansted is to fly which costs £65 - £300 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Stansted is to fly and train which takes 9h 36m and costs £180 - £440.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Stansted?

The distance between Istanbul and Stansted is 1634 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Stansted without a car is to bus and train via Brussels which takes 38h 18m and costs £360 - £600.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Stansted?

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Istanbul to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Stansted train from?

Istanbul to Stansted train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Stansted?

Stansted is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:29 AM in Istanbul and 3:29 AM in Stansted.

Where does the Istanbul to Stansted train arrive?

Istanbul to Stansted train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16484+ hotels available in Stansted.

Istanbul to Stansted - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Stansted by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Istanbul Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
10h 8m
£124–314
Fly Istanbul Airport to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
10h 8m
£68–292
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
38h 18m
£367–562
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2d
£297–503
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar
26h 39m
£573–777
Fly Istanbul Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London City Airport (LCY)plane IST - LCY
11h 20m
£173–672
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
10h 26m
Fly Istanbul Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
9h 36m
£186–433
Fly Istanbul Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
10h 21m
£143–339
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SAW - LGW
10h 34m
£113–202
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SAW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
9h 41m
£146–483
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
2d 1h
£168–259
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Stanstedcar
27h 43m
£482–737

Istanbul to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,624.7 mi
Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Stansted, England?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 3 times a day.

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