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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
    ₺7,096–12,280

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    16h 15m
    ₺2,367–4,659

  3. Ferry, bus via Bodrum

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3401
    14h 1m
    ₺2,368–4,548

  4. Ferry, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bodrum to Datçacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Datça to Istanbulcar car
    11h 32m
    ₺6,758–13,234

Dodecanese to Istanbul by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,368Cheapest 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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