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How to get fromIstanbul to Āstārāby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Āstārā by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ)plane plane SAW - TBZ
    2. Take the taxi from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Āstārātaxi taxi
    9h 58m
    $74–331

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafonibus bus
    2. Take the train from Zestafoni to Tbilisitrain train 873 / ...
    3. Take the train from Tbilisi to Bilajaritrain train 37
    4. Take the bus from Baku Bus Terminal to Astarabus bus
    43h 10m
    $85–159

  3. Drive 2,081.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Āstārācar car 2,081.1 km
    26h 44m
    $244–352

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane SAW - GYD
    2. Take the bus from Baku Bus Terminal to Astarabus bus
    12h 31m
    $171–341

  5. Fly Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane IST - GYD
    2. Take the bus from Baku Bus Terminal to Astarabus bus
    12h 21m
    $181–341

  6. Fly Istanbul to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ)plane plane IST - TBZ
    2. Take the taxi from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Āstārātaxi taxi
    9h 58m
    $319–861

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,820.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Āstārā, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Āstārā. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), then take the taxi to Āstārā. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Astara via Zestafoni, Zestafoni, Tbilisi, Bilajari, and Baku Bus Terminal in around 43h 10m.

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