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How to get fromIstanbul to Şemdinliby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Şemdinli by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO)plane plane IST - YKO
    2. Take the taxi from Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO) to Şemdinlitaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    ₺12,484–29,684

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SAW - VAN
    2. Drive from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Şemdinlicar car
    7h 37m
    ₺5,088–13,105

  3. Drive  1,714 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Şemdinlicar car 1,714 km
    22h 54m
    ₺9,941–14,358

  4. Fly Istanbul to Van Ferit Melen Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IST - VAN
    2. Drive from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Şemdinlicar car
    7h 22m
    ₺13,384–26,084

Istanbul (IST) to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₺9,882Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Şemdinli.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,492 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Şemdinli, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Şemdinli. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO), then take the taxi to Şemdinli. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Şemdinli in around 22h 54m.

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