Search Flights from Klaipeda/Palanga to Istanbul

Popular Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1734 Km

Transportation to Airport from Klaipeda/Palanga City Center

Palanga International Airport

Situated only 7 kilometers from Palanga city center, Palanga International Airport is also known for its proximity to the Baltic Sea. It is possible to reach Palanga International Airport in 10-15 minutes by choosing one of the popular buses, taxis or car rental alternatives.

Bus

City buses, which are the main means of city transportation, are an economical and practical way of transportation that you can choose to travel between the city center and the airport. You can reach the Palanga International Airport in a maximum of 10 minutes if you catch bus number 100 at bus stops located at the most central points of the city. Tickets to be purchased from the ticket offices in the city or from the drivers when you arrive at the bus stop are only 0.70 Euros with the current price of 2017. If you go to Klaipedos Autobusu Stotis and Palangos Autobus Stotis, two of the three main stops of bus number 100, you can arrive directly at Palanga Airport. In order to get to the airport, the passengers getting on from Klaipedos must buy tickets for 2 Euros.

Taxi

The fastest and most practical way to get to Palanga International Airport from the city center is, of course, to use the taxi. The only thing that you need to pay attention in taxi transportation is that the drivers do not use a taximeter. You can reach the airport in 15 minutes by taxi from any point of the city. While the taxis that are affiliated with the airport would ask for a fixed fare, in private taxis these fares can vary slightly with bargains.

Car Rental

Only thing you will need to rent a car from one of the domestic and foreign car rental companies that you will encounter many times in the city is an internationally recognized driver’s license. In order to get to the airport with a car that you will rent from the city center, you should choose one the companies that have an office at the Palanga International Airport: Avis (+37046490007), Trusticar (+37046311466), Hertz (+37046310737), Sixt (+37052395636), Autocom Europcar (+37046058020) and Auto Banga (+37065212777).

Airport Information

Palanga Airport, 7 kilometers from Palanga city center, is an international airport, so there are many services that passengers can benefit from. You can eat and drink at the café or restaurants, and shop at duty free shops, grocery stores or souvenir shops while you are waiting for your flight at the airport. Other facilities offered to travelers at the airport include an exchange office, ATM machines, free internet access, VIP lounges, recreational halls, cafes, restaurants, tourist information offices, tourist agencies and car rental companies.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.  

Weather in Istanbul

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 5ºC - Max 13ºC
FridayMin 7ºC - Max 14ºC
SaturdayMin 9ºC - Max 15ºC
SundayMin 5ºC - Max 8ºC
MondayMin 5ºC - Max 11ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

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