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How to get fromDodecanese to Istanbulby plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dodecanese to Istanbul by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KGS - IST
    4h 39m
    ₺7,397–14,635

  2. Ferry, bus via Bodrum

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bodrum Torba Otogar to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    13h 43m
    ₺2,471–4,558

  3. Ferry, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Bodrum to Datçacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Datça to Istanbulcar car
    11h 32m
    ₺6,681–12,954

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    15h 23m
    ₺2,941–4,607

Dodecanese to Istanbul by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Dodecanese, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Kos (KGS) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours.

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