How to get fromChennai to Istanbulby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Istanbul by plane or train

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Fly Chennai International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAA - IST
13h 20m
₺10,141–17,521
Fly Chennai International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAA - SAW
13h 32m
₺9,144–28,544
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIR - IST
21h 10m
₺16,248–38,795

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

59Weekly Planes

11h 17mAverage Duration

₺6,154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,929.1 km
Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Istanbul, Turkey?

Gulf Air Bahrain, Etihad, and eight other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours.

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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)

8.1Very 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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