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

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

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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 21m
    ₺3,770–9,596

  2. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Taşucu to Ankarabus bus
    3. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    21h 9m
    ₺7,081–7,885

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Taşucu to Istanbulcar car
    15h 36m
    ₺7,170–10,117

  4. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ECN - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 9m
    ₺15,767–32,073

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Girne to Taşucucarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Taşucu to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    21h 52m
    ₺6,367–6,865

  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 21m

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

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,003Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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 take a vehicle from Nicosia to Yenikapi via Girne, Taşucu, Taşucu, Ankara, Aştİ, Ankara Spor Salonu, Ankara, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 21h 9m.

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