How to get fromPenang to Istanbulby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Istanbul by plane or train

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Fly Penang International Airport to Istanbul
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1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST)plane PEN - IST
13h 26m
₺17,689–52,060
Fly Penang International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PEN - SAW
15h 43m
₺24,249–52,748
Train to Alor Setar, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittrain
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Istanbul (IST)plane AOR - IST
17h 19m
₺23,562–70,710
Train to Alor Setar, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittrain
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AOR - SAW
21h 21m
₺19,565–55,733

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

12Weekly Planes

16h 6mAverage Duration

₺17,605Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,121.5 km
Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

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

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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