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How to get fromIstanbul to Mersa Matruhby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Mersa Matruh by plane, train, or bus

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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 Marsa Matruhtrain train
    11h 13m
    $82–298

  2. Fly Istanbul to Alexandria, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane IST - ALY
    2. Take the train from Moharam Bek to Marsa Matruhtrain train
    11h 13m
    $177–538

  3. Fly Istanbul to Cairo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane IST - CAI
    2. Take the bus from Adly Mansour to Mersa Matruhbus bus
    12h 1m
    $99–272

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SAW - CAI
    2. Take the bus from Adly Mansour to Mersa Matruhbus bus
    12h 21m
    $104–452

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,425.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Mersa Matruh, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Mersa Matruh. 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, then take the train to Marsa Matruh. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Alexandria (ALY), take the taxi to Moharam Bek, then take the train to Marsa Matruh.

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