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How to get fromIstanbul to Tulumby plane, taxi, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Tulum by plane, taxi, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tulum International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane IST - TQO
    2. Take the taxi from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Tulumtaxi taxi
    22h 46m
    $11,232–26,732

  2. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane IST - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    25h 34m
    $9,817–27,122

  3. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane IST - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumshuttle bus
    21h 42m
    $12,032–27,132

Istanbul (IST) to Tulum International Airport (TQO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration27h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$8,305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,642 km
  • Duration: 22h 46m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Tulum. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Tulum International Airport (TQO), then take the taxi to Tulum. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum.

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