How to get fromRome to Istanbulby plane, bus, or night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Istanbul by plane, bus, or night train

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Fly Sangster International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane MBJ - IST
16h 43m
₺31,889–87,217
Bus to Ian Fleming International Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montego Bay to Ocho Riosbus
2. Fly from Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane OCJ - IST
21h 14m
₺23,907–68,493
Fly Sangster International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MBJ - SAW
15h 1m
₺32,892–92,240
Fly Sangster International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MBJ - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
25h 45m
₺33,105–90,733
Fly Sangster International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, night train
1. Fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MBJ - OTP
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
25h 33m
₺32,405–88,973

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Istanbul (IST) flights

13Weekly Planes

16h 43mAverage Duration

₺30,021Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,044.3 km
Duration: 16h 43m

What companies run services between Rome, Jamaica and Istanbul, Turkey?

Neos, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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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)

8.3Very 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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