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How to get fromIstanbul to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane IST - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    35h 13m
    $882–1,622

  2. Fly Istanbul Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane IST - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    43h 24m
    $592–1,942

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane IST - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    38h 13m
    $612–2,092

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SAW - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    36h 28m
    $682–1,722

  5. Fly Istanbul Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane IST - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    38h 59m
    $752–2,162

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane SAW - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    43h 53m
    $812–2,092

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,177.2 km
  • Duration: 35h 13m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and South America?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to South America. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.

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