How to get fromDurban to Istanbulby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Istanbul by taxi, plane, or bus

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Taxi to Richards Bay, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Istanbul (IST)plane RCB - IST
17h 51m
₺19,724–52,386
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Istanbul (IST)plane DUR - IST
15h 37m
₺17,677–55,747
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Istanbul (IST)plane PZB - IST
17h 42m
₺19,397–61,445
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DUR - SAW
20h 49m
₺19,680–60,770

Richards Bay (RCB) to Istanbul (IST) flights

13Weekly Planes

16h 52mAverage Duration

₺16,068Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,009.6 km
Duration: 17h 51m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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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)

8.0Good

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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