There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála by plane, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane IST - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kavalabus
5h 38m€100–216Bus via Tekirdağ
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağbus
- Take the bus from Tekirdag to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
10h€33–46Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Keşan to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
8h 22m€59–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Kavála415.2 km
4h 25mDrive 415.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kaválacar 415.2 km
4h 25m€75–108Fly to Kavala International Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kavala International Airport (KVA)plane IST - KVA
6h 17m€119–296Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
10h 15m€42–71
Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála is to bus via Tekirdağ which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Kavala Central Bus Station via Keşan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kavála is 663 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 6h 17m.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, arrive at Keşan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kavála.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Kavála, Greece?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Kavala Central Bus Station via Keşan in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kavala International Airport (KVA) twice daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–350
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–200
Flights from Istanbul to Kavala International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–600
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–350
- Phone
- +30 2510.222294
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelkavalas.gr
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Schedules at
- ktelkavalas.gr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Keşan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Keşan to Kavala Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Tekirdag to Kavala Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- €22–35
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kavala Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +30-2310540970
- [email protected]
- Website
- Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kavala Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Simeonidis Tours
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Kavála
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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 The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 2251+ hotels available in Kavála.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kavála. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























