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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to fly which costs 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Santander to Istanbul?

The distance between Santander and Istanbul is 2713 km. The road distance is 3269.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs 7.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Santander to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Istanbul bus from?

Santander to Istanbul bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Santander to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Santander to Istanbul bus arrive?

Santander to Istanbul bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Santander. It is currently 10:30 PM in Santander and 12:30 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Santander to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Istanbul is 3270 km. It takes approximately 32h 12m to drive from Santander to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Santander to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, train, or car train

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

Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST)plane SDR - IST
7h 21m
₺7,000–13,000
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SDR - SAW
7h 54m
₺5,992–21,059
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 4h
₺7,507–10,309
Drive 3,269.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Istanbulcar 3,269.8 km
32h 12m
₺26,327–38,028
Train, bus via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofiabus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2d 10h
₺12,015–19,397
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2d 14h
₺6,899–12,428
Bus via Braşov
1. Take the bus from Santander to Braşovbus
2. Take the bus from Brașov to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 17h
₺6,054–12,899
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
33h 28m
₺30,832–43,824

Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

19Weekly Planes

7h 25mAverage Duration

₺5,297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,712.5 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey?

Vueling Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Istanbul Esenler via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia in around 2d 4h.

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