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

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Fly from Kandy
best
1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Istanbul (IST)plane KDW - IST
20h 38m
₺14,315–43,356
Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Istanbul (IST)plane BTC - IST
21h 41m
₺13,522–41,053
Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Istanbul (IST)plane WRZ - IST
25h 19m
₺15,265–42,678

Kandy (KDW) to Istanbul (IST) flights

9Weekly Planes

23h 7mAverage Duration

₺14,233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,420.1 km
Duration: 20h 38m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Istanbul, Turkey?

Cinnamon Air, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Kandy (KDW) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.

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The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

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