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How to get fromGeorge Town to Istanbulby plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Istanbul by plane, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Istanbul

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane PEN - IST
    17h 35m
    ₺15,122–50,145

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane PEN - SAW
    19h 42m
    ₺16,125–48,168

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane AOR - IST
    21h 8m
    ₺23,150–75,396

  4. Fly Penang International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane PEN - ESB
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train
    22h 24m
    ₺15,902–46,231

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₺15,214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,147.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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