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How to get fromIstanbul to Ambatoby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Ambato by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane IST - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    24h 45m
    $932–1,435

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SAW - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    27h 20m
    $362–1,235

  3. Fly Istanbul to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ipiales (IPI)plane plane IST - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Ambatobus bus
    30h 27m
    $453–1,521

Istanbul (IST) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$990Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,661.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 45m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ambato, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Ambato. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, drive to Quito, walk to Dos Puentes, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Ambato. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, drive to Quito, walk to Dos Puentes, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, then take the bus to Ambato.

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