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How to get fromIstanbul to İdilby plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to İdil by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Mardin Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Mardin Airport (MQM)plane plane SAW - MQM
    2. Take the taxi from Mardin-Airport-MQM to İdiltaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    ₺10,988–15,605

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Diyarbakır bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Kurtalan bus stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Kurtalan bus station to İdilcar car
    27h 23m
    ₺3,252–4,644

  3. Train, drive via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Kurtalantrain train
    3. Drive from Kurtalan to İdilcar car
    26h 45m
    ₺3,347–4,965

  4. Drive  1,574.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to İdilcar car 1,574.6 km
    14h 27m
    ₺10,838–15,654

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Batman, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Batman (BAL)plane plane SAW - BAL
    2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to İdiltaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    ₺9,888–25,105

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Mardin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mardin Airport (MQM)plane plane IST - MQM
    2. Take the taxi from Mardin-Airport-MQM to İdiltaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    ₺18,584–21,084

  7. Fly Istanbul Airport to Batman, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Batman (BAL)plane plane IST - BAL
    2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to İdiltaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    ₺11,284–32,084

  8. Fly Istanbul Airport to Siirt Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Siirt Airport (SXZ)plane plane IST - SXZ
    2. Drive from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to İdilcar car
    6h 25m
    ₺11,184–28,884

  9. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Kurtalantrain train
    3. Drive from Kurtalan to İdilcar car
    35h 46m
    ₺3,397–4,965

  10. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Km. 158 305train train Ic
    3. Drive from Km. 158 305 to İdilcar car
    37h 6m
    ₺3,795–5,651

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Mardin Airport (MQM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and İdil, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to İdil. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Mardin Airport (MQM), then take the taxi to İdil. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to İdil via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Sivas, and Kurtalan in around 26h 45m.

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