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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 33h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Istanbul via Bucharest and Cernavodă. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Manchester to Istanbul?

The distance between Manchester and Istanbul is 2729 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 33h 49m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Istanbul bus from?

Manchester to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Istanbul train from?

Manchester to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Manchester to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.800 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 40h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Istanbul bus arrive?

Manchester to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 6:03 PM in Manchester and 9:03 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Manchester to Istanbul train arrive?

Manchester to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4522+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manchester Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)MAN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 8m
₺2,956–13,534
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
33h 49m
₺2,284–3,346
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 3h
₺22,025–57,182
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
30h 51m
Fly Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
7h 47m
₺4,239–18,335
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 47m
₺5,861–18,419
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
9h 10m
₺5,544–24,220
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 29m
₺8,137–26,117
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
10h 19m
₺5,630–19,558
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Cernavodă
3. Take the bus from Cernavodă to Istanbul
40h 2m
₺2,886–5,231
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
2. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 17h
₺3,458–10,116
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
3d 4h
₺4,329–10,068
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
31h 58m
₺26,532–38,490

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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4h 13mAverage Duration

₺2,752Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,729.3 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

Pegasus Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Istanbul via Bucharest, Cernavodă, and Cernavodă in around 40h 2m.

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