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There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Alhambra by plane, bus, train, car, or night train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane plane IST - GRX
    11h 29m
    €133–375

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane plane SAW - GRX
    11h 44m
    €113–445

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pogradec to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain train Ave
    2d 3h

  4. Drive 3,637.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Alhambracar car 3,637.5 km
    36h 41m
    €575–830

  5. Fly Istanbul to Málaga Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane IST - AGP
    2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granadatrain train
    10h 47m
    €143–319

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Seville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane SAW - SVQ
    2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Granadatrain train
    12h 26m
    €168–258

  7. Fly Istanbul to Seville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane IST - SVQ
    2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Granadatrain train
    12h 16m
    €178–358

  8. Night train, train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Făgăraştrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fagaras to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain train Ave
    2d 12h
    €369–600

  9. Bus via Munich

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Barcelonabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    2d 13h
    €283–465

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Devabus bus 962
    3. Take the bus from Deva to Verabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vera to Granadabus bus
    2d 17h
    €225–335

  11. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Granadabus bus
    3d
    €160–249

Istanbul (IST) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,884.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Alhambra, Andalusia, Spain?

Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Alhambra via Munich central bus station, Barcelona, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Granada Estación de Autobuses, Granada - Estación de Autobuses 1, and Granada - Profesor Emilio Orozco in around 2d 13h.

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