Rome2Rio

How to get fromBaku to Istanbulby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Baku to Istanbul by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane GYD - IST
    6h 35m
    ₺8,595–19,126

  2. Train, Minibus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baku to Tbilisitrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Goribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gori to Istanbul Aksaraybus bus
    37h 7m
    ₺2,581–5,591

  3. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane GYD - SAW
    6h 47m
    ₺8,098–16,149

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Baku to Tbilisitrain train 38
    2. Take the train from Tbilisi to Zestafonitrain train 874 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Zestafoni to Hopabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hopa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    40h 26m
    ₺4,015–6,275

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₺8,859Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Baku to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,856.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Baku, Azerbaijan and Istanbul, Turkey?

Azerbaijan Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Istanbul (IST) every 3 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.