There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane IST - SKP
2h 7m$196–309Bus via Kayaşehir Merkez
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
16h 47m$26–54Metro, train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Halkalitrain M11
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus
22h 29m$31–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka733.5 km
8h 16mDrive 733.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matkacar 733.5 km
8h 16m$109–158Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Topkapı Ulubatlibus Hvl-1
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
17h 5m$50–56
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka is to bus via Kayaşehir Merkez which costs $25 - $55 and takes 16h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $190 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Матка Манастир-КОН Т via Банка НА РМ 2-КОН Ману. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Matka is 633 km. The road distance is 733.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka without a car is to bus via Kayaşehir Merkez which takes 16h 47m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $190 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Kayaşehir Merkez, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 16h 47m.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
Matka is 2h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 10:08 PM in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 8:08 PM in Matka.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Matka, North Macedonia?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) twice daily. Alternatively, Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar 3 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Skopje International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–390
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–84
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- $47
- Single Room
- $84
- Four Person Room
- $41
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karev
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Topkapı Ulubatli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- [email protected]
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka is 734 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Matka.
There are 1769+ hotels available in Matka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Matka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.