How To Reach Istanbul From Bangalore

The distance between the two places makes any other form of journey impossible. Although Bangalore and Istanbul are connected by land, the transportation cost is too high and the process is too risky. Going from Bangalore to Istanbul via roadway is near to impossible. You can try chart the route from India to Iran via Pakistan and then to Turkey, but the idea itself is neither very practical nor is it safe. In Istanbul itself, the trans-Bosphorus commuter rail and inter-city trains are very popular modes of transport. However, one cannot just take a train from Bangalore to reach Istanbul.

Bangalore to Istanbul By Flight: The best Bangalore to Istanbul flight at present is served by Emirates via Dubai, taking approximately 10 hours 35 minutes. Qatar Airways and Gulf Air are close behind with 10 hours 45-55 minutes duration via Doha and Bahrain respectively. To make things easier, you can also fly to Delhi or Mumbai in any domestic carrier, and then take the direct Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. However, you will have to book the Turkish Airlines flight much in advance. The airlines operating between Bangalore to Istanbul are Kuwait Airways, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch, Air France, and British Airways. 

Flights are your best bet to travel from Bangalore to Istanbul. Once you land in Ataturk Airport of Istanbul, you can avail metro, airport shuttle or local cabs.