How to travel from Glasgow to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Glasgow and İstanbul is around 2,925km (1,817 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Glasgow to İstanbul by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical cost$360($360)
+ 6 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Bucharest then Constanta and then to Istanbul - Aksaray.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost$220($220)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to London Euston and then to Rotterdam Centraal then take the bus to Sarajevo and then to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$715($715)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Istanbul.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$845($845)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to İstanbul by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 3 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $630.
The distance between Glasgow and İstanbul is around 2,925km (1,817 miles).
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Glasgow and İstanbul by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to İstanbul is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx $630.
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and İstanbul is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and İstanbul. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and İstanbul. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Bucharest and Constanta. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Maxibus Travel, Simpa Trans, Sir Trans, GSM Trans, Fany and TransEvren run regular bus services between Glasgow and İstanbul. Buses run on demand and take around 2 days 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and İstanbul. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Glasgow to İstanbul. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Glasgow to İstanbul typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) 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 Glasgow to İstanbul. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to İstanbul is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around $630.
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 5h 45m | $360($360) | every 20 mins | 2,995km (1,861 miles) |
| Fly to Istanbul (IST) | 6h 10m | $575($575) | every 20 mins | 3,088km (1,919 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | $630($630) | hourly | 2,925km (1,817 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, Fly | 6h 30m | $355($355) | hourly | 2,993km (1,860 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 45m | $675($675) | every 2 hours | 3,071km (1,908 miles) |
| Train to Lancaster, plane | 7h 50m | $450($450) | every 2 hours | 3,119km (1,938 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 5h | $220($220) | twice a week | 4,394km (2,731 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 19h | $715($715) | once a week | 4,136km (2,570 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, bus | 2 days 2h | $380($380) | twice a week | 4,302km (2,673 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 2 days 19h | $225($225) | once daily | 4,254km (2,643 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 3 days 1h | $180($180) | 3 times a week | 4,276km (2,657 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 19h | $845($845) | once daily | 3,434km (2,134 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and İstanbul
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic
Centrotrans Eurolines
Alpar Turizm
Ferry operators
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Transmarian
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Train operators
Eurostar
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul