Turkey → Greece
From Istanbul to Avdira
418 km • 5 hours
Istanbul visitors can reach Avdira in about 5 hours via the Kipi-Ipsala border crossing. A great weekend escape from the bustling metropolis.
Recommended Route
Istanbul → Silivri → Tekirdag → Kesan → Alexandroupoli → Avdira
Distance: 418 km
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Route Details
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Take Ragıp Gumuspala Cd., Abdulezelpasa Cd., Ayvansaray Cd. and Ayvansaray Interchange to Istanbul Cevre Yolu/O-1/D100 to Defterdar
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Follow Avrupa Otoyolu/Istanbul - Kirklareli Yolu/O-3, E84 and E90 to Xanthi-Avdira Epar.Rd. to Vistonida, Greece. Take the exit to PORTO LAGOE/THANARI/EO2 from Egnatia Odos/E90/A2
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Follow Xanthi-Avdira Epar.Rd. and Georg. Balabanidi to Demokritou to Limenas Avdira
Border Crossing
Turkish citizens entering Greece by road must have a valid passport and Schengen visa (unless they are holders of a green/grey passport), as well as travel insurance. For their vehicle, a Green Insurance Card and a vehicle registration certificate are required. It is noted that the "express visa" only applies to the islands and is not valid at the land borders of Evros.
Travel TIPS
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Avoid Turkish holiday weekends
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Greek time is 1 hour behind Turkey
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Exchange currency before crossing
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Recommended rest stop in Kesan
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Many Turkish visitors in summer