Travelling from Sydney to Gallipoli is a journey many Australians make to walk the battlefields where the ANZAC story began. It takes some planning, but the route is well established.
This guide covers how to fly from Sydney to Turkey, how to reach the Gallipoli Peninsula from Istanbul and what to think about when planning an ANZAC pilgrimage.
Flying from Sydney to Turkey
There are no direct flights from Sydney to the Gallipoli Peninsula, so the journey runs via Istanbul. Most travellers fly Sydney to Istanbul with one connection through a major hub.
Total travel time is long, often around 20 to 24 hours including the connection, so allow a day or two to recover before heading to the battlefields.
Getting from Istanbul to the peninsula
From Istanbul, Gallipoli is roughly a four to five hour drive south-west. Most visitors join a guided day tour or stay overnight near Canakkale or Eceabat.
Our Istanbul to Gallipoli guide covers the routes, buses and tour options in detail.
Planning an ANZAC pilgrimage from Sydney
If you are travelling for ANZAC Day on 25 April, book well ahead, as places and accommodation are limited around the commemorations.
Many Sydney visitors combine Gallipoli with a few days in Istanbul, making the long flight more worthwhile.
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