How to get fromMexico City to Istanbulby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Mexico City to Istanbul by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Istanbul (IST)plane MEX - IST
18h 26m
₺34,101–65,167
Fly to Burgas Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane MEX - BOJ
2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
25h 24m
₺28,722–91,888
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MEX - SAW
18h 48m
₺46,104–65,190
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane MEX - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Burgasshuttle
3. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
28h 35m
₺42,012–90,678

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Istanbul (IST) flights

43Weekly Planes

18h 2mAverage Duration

₺20,140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,437.4 km
Duration: 18h 26m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Istanbul, Turkey?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and five other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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