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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Sumela Monasteryby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sumela Monastery by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Istanbul, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane plane IST - TZX
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    2h 27m
    ₺12,334–13,742

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    20h 24m
    ₺1,718–2,576

  3. Bus to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane plane SAW - TZX
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    ₺2,662–8,350

  4. Bus, taxi via İzmit

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    17h 49m

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain train Hst
    2. Take the bus from Sivas bus station to Gümüşhane bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    17h 59m
    ₺2,459–3,494

  6. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Yomrabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Yomra to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    21h 25m
    ₺2,498–4,076

  7. Drive 1,131.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sumela Monasterycar car 1,131.3 km
    14h 11m
    ₺6,322–9,132

Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₺12,036Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 969.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Sumela Monastery, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sumela Monastery. However, you can fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX) then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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