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How to get fromSligo to Istanbulby bus, plane, train, car or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Istanbul, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airportbus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Istanbul (IST)planeNOC - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    11h 41m
    ₺5,302–17,101

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to BroombridgetrainRe / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Constantabus
    4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
    3d 3h
    ₺4,961–16,158

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Rosslare Harbourcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Istanbulcar
    2d 5h
    ₺32,110–57,770

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Istanbul (IST)planeDUB - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    11h 42m
    ₺5,942–15,044

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planeDUB - SAW
    11h 5m
    ₺6,325–33,845

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airportbus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)planeNOC - SAW
    11h 25m
    ₺5,385–23,902

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,892Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Istanbul. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Broombridge, Dublin, Rădăuți, Rădăuţi, and Constanța in around 3d 3h.

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