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How to get fromNicosia to Istanbulby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nicosia to Istanbul by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

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    1. Fly from Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ECN - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 22m
    ₺3,670–9,096

  2. Drive, car ferry, bus, taxi, train

    1. Drive from Nicosia to Mağusacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Mağusa to Mersincarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Mersin to Ereğli-Konya bus stationcar car
    4. Take the bus from Ereğli-Konya bus station to Karapınar bus stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Karapınar bus station to Karamantaxi taxi
    6. Take the train from Karaman to Istanbul Bostancıtrain train Yht
    17h 16m
    ₺10,492–16,048

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Silifke to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    21h 16m
    ₺6,368–6,866

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Taşucu to Istanbulcar car
    15h 36m
    ₺8,387–11,642

  5. Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ECN - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 14m
    ₺15,767–33,073

  6. Car ferry, bus via Erdemli

    1. Take the carferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Taşucu to Erdemlibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erdemli bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    22h 37m

Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Nicosia, Cyprus and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Nicosia to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Ercan International Airport (ECN) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can drive to Mağusa, take the car ferry to Mersin, drive to Ereğli-Konya bus station, take the bus to Karapınar bus station, take the taxi to Karaman, take the train to Istanbul Bostancı, then take the train to Yenikapi.

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