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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Matkaby plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane IST - SKP
    2h 12m
    $207–439

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus Hvl-3
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    16h 47m
    $26–57

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Halkalı Marmaraybus bus
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus bus
    23h 22m
    $32–117

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Matkarideshare rideshare 733.5 km
    8h 16m

  5. Drive 733.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matkacar car 733.5 km
    8h 16m
    $111–161

  6. Bus via Esenler Otogar

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus Hvl-3
    2. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    16h 48m
    $50–54

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Matka, North Macedonia?

Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Матка Манастир-КОН Т via Istanbul, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Транспортен Центар Т-Приградски Линии in around 16h 47m.

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