There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to İğdir by train, plane, bus, or car
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Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane SAW - KSY
4h 36m₺4,788–18,105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Selim bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
21h 56m₺2,214–2,985Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain Doğu Ekspresi
24h 50m₺3,147–4,565Drive 1,401.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to İğdircar 1,401.7 km
18h 2m₺7,857–11,349Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane IST - KSY
4h 26m₺12,884–35,084Bus via Hopa
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Hopabus
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
27h 55m₺3,015–5,573
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İğdir is to bus which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.000 ₺ and takes 21h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to İğdir is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 36.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to İğdir station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Selim bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to İğdir. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kars via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
The distance between Istanbul and İğdir is 1228 km. The road distance is 1401.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İğdir without a car is to bus which takes 21h 56m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Istanbul to İğdir, including transfers.
Istanbul to İğdir bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to İğdir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to İğdir is to bus which takes 21h 56m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 24h 50m, you could also fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 36.000 ₺ and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and İğdir, Kars, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Selim bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to İğdir via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Sivas, and Kars in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–17,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–34,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–19,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Selim bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Hopa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺2,600–3,700
- Phone
- (0466)2126161
- [email protected]
- Website
- yesilartvinekspres.com.tr
Bus from Hopa Artvin to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺65–800
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to İğdir bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Selim bus station.
Istanbul to İğdir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to İğdir is 1402 km. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Istanbul to İğdir.
There are 20+ hotels available in İğdir.






















