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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Sochiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sochi by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sochi International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane plane IST - AER
    2. Take the train from Adler to Sochitrain train
    2h 50m
    ₽6,668–28,963

  2. Fly to Krasnodar, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane plane IST - KRR
    2. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Sochitrain train
    7h 48m
    ₽6,086–27,638

  3. Bus, train via Ankara

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Acıbadem Metro Istasyonubus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    3. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Nazran'bus bus
    4. Take the train from Nazran to Kotliarevskaiatrain train
    5. Take the train from Kotliarevskaia to Sochitrain train
    2d
    ₽8,901–14,003

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Beslan to Sochitrain train 629С
    2d 2h
    ₽7,270–10,790

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Maykop Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Maykop to Sochitrain train
    2d 5h
    ₽10,032–10,632

Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₽4,845Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 978.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Sochi, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sochi. However, you can fly to Sochi International Airport (AER), walk to Sochi Airport, take the line 105 bus to Adler station, walk to Adler, then take the train to Sochi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sochi via Istanbul Acıbadem Metro Istasyonu, Istanbul(Sogutlucesme), Ankara Gar, Ankara Tren Garı, Aştİ, Ankara bus station, Nazran', Nazran, and Kotliarevskaia in around 2d.

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