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How to get fromLebanon to Istanbulby plane, train, car or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

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    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planeBEY - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
    3h 20m

  2. Drive 1,426.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beirut to Istanbulcar1,426.4 km
    14h 25m
    ₺7,165–10,349

  3. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)planeBEY - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    3h 50m
    ₺7,177–10,518

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,355Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lebanon and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Lebanon to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can drive from Beirut to Istanbul in around 14h 25m.

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