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There are 2 ways to get from East London to Istanbul by plane

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1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Istanbul (IST)plane ELS - IST
14h 27m
₺23,295–70,333
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ELS - SAW
18h 35m
₺25,298–75,356

East London (ELS) to Istanbul (IST) flights

8Weekly Planes

14h 51mAverage Duration

₺22,987Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,314.3 km
Duration: 14h 27m

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

Airlink, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.

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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)

8.3Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Grand Hotel Gulsoy Old City(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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