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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to El Alamein by plane or train

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Alexandria, train

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane SAW - ALY
    2. Take the train from Moharam Bek to El Alameintrain train
    8h 47m
    $63–302

  2. Fly Istanbul Airport to Alexandria, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane IST - ALY
    2. Take the train from Moharam Bek to El Alameintrain train
    8h 47m
    $203–722

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Cairo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane IST - CAI
    2. Take the train from Cairo to El Alameintrain train
    12h 50m
    $105–306

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cairo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SAW - CAI
    2. Take the train from Cairo to El Alameintrain train
    13h 10m
    $105–656

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alexandria (ALY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,246 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and El Alamein, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to El Alamein. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Alexandria (ALY), take the taxi to Moharam Bek, take the train to El Alamein, then take the taxi to El Alamein. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Alexandria (ALY), take the taxi to Moharam Bek, take the train to El Alamein, then take the taxi to El Alamein.

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