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How to get fromIstanbul to Galleby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Galle by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Koggala

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane IST - KCT
    15h 59m
    Rs 106,582–238,082

  2. Fly to Hatton, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane IST - NUF
    2. Take the bus from Rozella Junction to Kaduwelabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 49m
    Rs 77,432–213,132

  3. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane IST - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Galletaxi taxi
    17h 25m
    Rs 114,582–258,582

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane IST - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 50m
    Rs 77,762–213,362

  5. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane IST - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    3. Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain train
    22h 4m
    Rs 78,182–218,082

Istanbul (IST) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 96,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,480.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Galle, Sri Lanka?

Turkish Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Koggala (KCT) 4 times a day.

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