There are 4 ways to get from Balkan to Istanbul by train, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Ashgabat International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best- Take the train from Gyzylarbat to Ashgabattrain
- Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ASB - IST
12h 38m₺21,376–45,594Drive to Aktau Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Garabogaz to Aktau Airport (SCO)car
- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SCO - SAW
10h 7m₺5,797–27,133Drive 3,036.2 km
- Drive from Balkanabat to Istanbulcar 3,036.2 km
43h 48m₺17,478–25,245Fly Turkmenbashi Airport to Istanbul
- Fly from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Istanbul (IST)plane KRW - IST
34h 4m₺7,377–31,430
Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to drive and fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺ and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to drive and fly which takes 10h 7m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.
The distance between Balkan and Istanbul is 2823 km. The road distance is 3036.2 km.
It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Balkan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Istanbul is 2h behind Balkan. It is currently 1:02 PM in Balkan and 11:02 AM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Balkan to Istanbul is 3036 km. It takes approximately 43h 48m to drive from Balkan to Istanbul.
There are 4298+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Balkan, Turkmenistan and Istanbul, Turkey?
Belavia Belarusian Airlines flies from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Istanbul (IST) twice a week.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–45,000
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Gyzylarbat to Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺150–330
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- ₺150–170
- Coupe (2nd class)
- ₺300–330
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