How to travel from İstanbul to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between İstanbul and Manchester is around 2,713km (1,686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from İstanbul to Manchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost£485($570)
Turkish Airlines
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sofia then take a ferry to London Victoria Station then take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Gara Bucureşti Nord then take a ferry to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration2 days 17h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£590($695)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Manchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 2 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £485 ($570).
The distance between İstanbul and Manchester is around 2,713km (1,686 miles).
It takes around 4h 50m to get from İstanbul and Manchester by plane.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Manchester is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £485 ($570).
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Manchester is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İstanbul and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Manchester. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Manchester with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 10m.
Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways and Pegasus Airlines fly between İstanbul and Manchester. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN). These flights usually take around 4h 10m.
The flight from İstanbul to Manchester typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from İstanbul to Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Manchester is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £485 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 50m | £485($570) | every 30 mins | 2,713km (1,686 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN) | 5h 15m | £295($350) | every 30 mins | 2,763km (1,717 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 6h 40m | £575($680) | hourly | 2,777km (1,726 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 50m | £625($735) | hourly | 2,762km (1,716 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 23h | £160($185) | twice a week | 3,492km (2,170 miles) |
| Bus to Constanta, ferry | 2 days 22h | £58($69) | 3 times a week | 3,914km (2,432 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 17h | £90($110) | once daily | 3,885km (2,414 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 19h | £215($255) | twice a week | 3,447km (2,142 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | £590($695) | every 2 hours | 3,312km (2,058 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Manchester
Bus companies
Huntur
MetroTurizm
TransEvren
Mercado Sud
Ferry operators
Balkan Horn
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Transmarian
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Eurotunnel
Airports near Manchester
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Manchester
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Manchester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Manchester