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

The cheapest way to get from Kiruna to Istanbul is to fly which costs 9.500 ₺ - 31.000 ₺ and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiruna to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 31.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Kiruna and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiruna to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kiruna Sjukhus and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Tornio Haparanda, Stockholm, Cityterminalen and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Kiruna and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Kiruna station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kiruna station and arriving at Yenikapi via Stockholm Centralstation, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Kiruna to Istanbul?

The distance between Kiruna and Istanbul is 3048 km. The road distance is 4650 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiruna to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Kiruna to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiruna to Istanbul bus from?

Kiruna to Istanbul bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Norrbotten, depart from Kiruna Sjukhus station.

Where do I catch the Kiruna to Istanbul train from?

Kiruna to Istanbul train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Kiruna station.

Bus or fly from Kiruna to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Kiruna to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 43.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the Kiruna to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kiruna to Istanbul bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Norrbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.

What is the time difference between Kiruna and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Kiruna. It is currently 11:03 AM in Kiruna and 1:03 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Kiruna to Istanbul train arrive?

Kiruna to Istanbul train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

Can I drive from Kiruna to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiruna to Istanbul is 4650 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Kiruna to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Kiruna to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Kiruna to Istanbul by plane, train, busferry, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane KRN - IST
8h 36m
₺11,418–42,676
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KRN - SAW
8h 4m
₺9,931–30,697
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Kiruna station to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 345
3. Take the busferry from Malmö Centralstation to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabusferry
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
2d 8h
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiruna station to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d
₺24,076–38,006
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiruna to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
46h 27m
₺36,803–90,159
Night train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the night train from Kiruna station to Stockholm Centralstationnighttrain
2. Take the busferry from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabusferry
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
2d 17h
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Kiruna station to Uppsala Centralstationnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Uppsala Central to Slavonski Brod, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Slavonski Brod, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
2d 17h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiruna Sjukhus to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus
2. Take the bus from Tornio Haparanda to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
3d 2h
Drive 4,650 km
1. Drive from Kiruna to Istanbulcar 4,650 km
2d
₺38,412–55,484

Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

19Weekly Planes

9h 58mAverage Duration

₺10,470Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,048.4 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Kiruna, Sweden and Istanbul, Turkey?

Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Norwegian Air International fly from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiruna Sjukhus to Esenler Otogar via Tornio Haparanda, Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Stockholm, Cityterminalen, Pristina, and Pristina in around 3d 2h.

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