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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gjirokastër to Istanbul

Composite routes from Gjirokastër to Istanbul

Cheapest
10 h 43 min
Car
926 km.
from $50
Other
14 h 33 min
750 km.
Select a ticket
17 h 50 min
750 km.
from $60.24
9 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
750 km.
from $10.87
14 h 34 min
750 km.
from $5.43
15 h 11 min
750 km.
Select a ticket
23 h 10 min
750 km.
from $5.43
8 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
750 km.
from $10.87
10 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
750 km.
from $10.87
9 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
750 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Ioannina National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$391.30
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
info@alparturizm.com.tr
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Korçë to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$51.09

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
info@simeonidistours.gr
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$70.65

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Katerini to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$43.48

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
likospartak@gmail.com
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Gjirokastër to Kateríni
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Gjirokastër to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Gjirokastër to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Tirana International Airport

Phone:
+355 52 22 55 39
Website:
tirana-airport.com/
Bus from Fier to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

Linja të autobusëve Gjirafa

Phone:
+383 38 616 161
Email:
travel@gjirafa.com
Website:
gjirafa.com/Autobus
Bus from Gjirokastër to Korçë
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.12
Bus from Gjirokastër to Fier
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily

KTEL Ioanninon

Phone:
+30 26510 25014
Email:
ktelioa@otenet.gr
Website:
ktelioannina.gr/
Bus from Ioannina to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$34.78

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Korçë to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gjirokastër to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Gjirokastër to Istanbul is to bus which costs $32.61 - $53.26 and takes 17h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gjirokastër to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Gjirokastër to Istanbul is to drive which takes 10h 51m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Gjirokastër and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Gjirokastër to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Gjirokastër and arriving at Istanbul via Katerini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Gjirokastër to Istanbul?

The distance between Gjirokastër and Istanbul is 1064 km. The road distance is 927.1 km.

How do I travel from Gjirokastër to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Gjirokastër to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 14h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gjirokastër to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 14h 33m to get from Gjirokastër to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gjirokastër to Istanbul bus from?

Gjirokastër to Istanbul bus services, operated by Liko & Kosta Tours, depart from Gjirokastër station.

Where does the Gjirokastër to Istanbul bus arrive?

Gjirokastër to Istanbul bus services, operated by Liko & Kosta Tours, arrive at Kateríni station.

What is the time difference between Gjirokastër and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Gjirokastër. It is currently 22:28 in Gjirokastër and 00:28 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Gjirokastër to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Gjirokastër to Istanbul is 927 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Gjirokastër to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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