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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Tripoli by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Beirut International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane SAW - BEY
    2. Take the bus from Connexion Stn to Connexion Tripolibus bus
    8h 4m

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane SAW - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Tripolicar car
    7h 24m
    $162–372

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Beirut International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane IST - BEY
    2. Take the bus from Connexion Stn to Connexion Tripolibus bus
    7h 59m

  4. Fly Istanbul Airport to Damascus International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)plane plane IST - DAM
    2. Drive from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Tripolicar car
    7h 28m
    $202–332

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,086.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tripoli, Lebanon?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Tripoli. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), take the taxi to Connexion Stn, then take the bus to Connexion Tripoli. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), take the taxi to Connexion Stn, then take the bus to Connexion Tripoli.

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