How to get fromGalle to Istanbulby taxi or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Galle to Istanbul by taxi or plane

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Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul (IST)plane CMB - IST
11h 16m
₺18,960–31,028
Fly Koggala to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Istanbul (IST)plane KCT - IST
16h 33m
₺13,947–39,103
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CMB - SAW
13h 14m
₺20,963–49,051
Fly Koggala to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KCT - SAW
20h 45m
₺14,950–35,126
Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Istanbul (IST)plane WRZ - IST
18h 59m
₺16,220–40,608

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Istanbul (IST) flights

61Weekly Planes

10h 13mAverage Duration

₺10,027Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 6,485.4 km
Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Istanbul, Turkey?

Cinnamon Air, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Koggala (KCT) to Istanbul (IST) twice 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)

8.4Very 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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