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Istanbul Airport, Turkey → Bitola, Macedonia

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Ten ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Bitola

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Albania

Website:
airalbania.com.al/en/
Plane from Istanbul to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.28

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$598.71
Plane from Istanbul to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Florina
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$92.72

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitola
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$43.31

Bus operators

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana to Ohrid
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Negotino
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68

Nela Travel Tours

Phone:
+355 68 391 1009
Website:
nelatravel.site/
Bus from Tirana to Ohrid
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.10

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Tekirdag to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.66

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Bitola
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.97
Bus from Ohrid to Bitola
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.97

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağ
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.29

Euro Bus MK

Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Tirana to Ohrid
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$24.20

Classic Company

Phone:
+389 71 302 600
Website:
getbybus.com/en/classic-company
Bus from Tirana to Ohrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.87

Strumica Ekspres

Phone:
+389 34 346 030
Website:
facebook.com/strumicaekspres
Bus from Negotino to Bitola
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily

Ekstrabus

Phone:
+389 72 230-200
Website:
ekstrabus.com.mk/
Bus from Ohrid to Bitola
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Negotino to Bitola
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola is to bus via Sofia which costs $46.74 - $59.78 and takes 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola is to fly and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Bitola?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A and arriving at Bitola via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Bitola is 738 km. The road distance is 784.5 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 16h and costs $46.74 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A station.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Bitola?

Bitola is 2h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 23:10 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 21:10 in Bitola.

Can I drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola is 784 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bitola.

Where can I stay near Bitola?

There are 192+ hotels available in Bitola. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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