What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey is to car ferry and bus and night train which costs 4.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 45h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Turkey?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Munich and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Turkey?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Turkey is 2980 km.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Turkey without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey without a car is to car ferry and bus and night train which takes 45h 26m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Turkey bus from?

Northern Ireland to Turkey bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Turkey bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Turkey bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

What is the time difference between Northern Ireland and Turkey?

Turkey is 2h ahead of Northern Ireland. It is currently 2:10 PM in Northern Ireland and 4:10 PM in Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4294+ hotels available in Turkey.

Northern Ireland to Turkey - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey by plane, car ferry, bus, night train, train, or busferry

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHD - IST
8h 56m
₺12,226–27,226
Car ferry, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
45h 26m
₺4,010–8,151
Fly Belfast International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane BFS - ADB
9h 37m
₺6,111–18,821
Fly Belfast International Airport to Antalya Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane BFS - AYT
9h 8m
₺7,090–20,775
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUB - IST
9h 52m
₺6,845–17,618
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane DUB - ADB
9h 49m
₺6,316–17,614
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DUB - SAW
10h
₺5,848–56,641
Bus and ferry, bus, night train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 9h
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 18h

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

₺5,890Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Turkey.

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Distance: 2,979.9 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Turkey?

KLM, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day.

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