There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Aksay by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Krasnodar, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane IST - KRR
- Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Rostov-Glavnytrain
11h 8m₽6,141–31,911Bus via Zestaponi
- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafonibus
- Take the bus from Zestafoni to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
43h 37m₽13,621–17,455Fly to Sochi International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane IST - AER
- Take the train from Sochi Airport to Rostov-Glavnytrain
16h 11m₽6,691–30,911Fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane IST - MRV
- Take the train from Beshtau to Rostov Gltrain
13h 57m₽7,741–34,511Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Nazran'bus
- Take the train from Nazran to Rostov-Glavnytrain 145С
47h 22m₽7,215–9,635Bus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
2d 8h₽8,657–10,188
Istanbul (IST) to Krasnodar (KRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Aksay is to bus and train which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 10000 and takes 47h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Aksay is to fly and train which takes 11h 8m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 32000.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Aksay. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Aksayskiy povorot via Zestafoni and Rostov-on-Don bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 37m.
The distance between Istanbul and Aksay is 1302 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Aksay without a car is to bus via Zestaponi which takes 43h 37m and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 18000.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Istanbul to Aksay, including transfers.
Istanbul to Aksay bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.
Istanbul to Aksay bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Zestafoni station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Aksay, Rostov Oblast, Russia?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Aksay via Zestafoni, Rostov-on-Don bus station, and Aksayskiy povorot in around 43h 37m.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Istanbul to Sochi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–28,000
Flights from Istanbul to Mineralnye Vody Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–31,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Krasnodar 1 to Rostov-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,000–1,400
Train from Sochi Airport to Rostov-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,700
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,500–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,900–2,700
Train from Beshtau to Rostov Gl
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–2,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,400–2,100
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,800–2,500
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafoni
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,539–7,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₽5,000–7,500
Bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₽1,100–1,600
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