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How to get fromAthens to Istanbulby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Istanbul by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATL - IST
    15h 51m
    ₺22,145–62,762

  2. Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATL - SAW
    17h 53m
    ₺20,148–57,785

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺23,298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,417.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 51m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Istanbul. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi.

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