There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Akyaka by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane SAW - KSY
- Take the train from Kars to Akyakatrain
6h 19m₺4,518–10,155Train via Sivas
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain
- Take the train from Kars to Akyakatrain
26h 24m₺2,367–3,565Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
- Take the taxi from Kars bus station to Akyakataxi
22h 49m₺4,849–6,182Drive 1,480.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Akyakacar 1,480.3 km
18h 57m₺8,526–12,315Fly Istanbul to Kars Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane IST - KSY
- Take the train from Kars to Akyakatrain
6h 9m₺12,514–27,634Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport, drive
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane SAW - IGD
- Drive from Iğdır Airport (IGD) to Akyakacar
6h 39m₺4,738–20,405Fly Istanbul to Iğdır Airport, drive
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane IST - IGD
- Drive from Iğdır Airport (IGD) to Akyakacar
6h 29m₺11,934–32,384Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Pansinlerbus
- Take the train from Hasankale to Karstrain
- Take the train from Kars to Akyakatrain
26h 21m₺3,071–4,254Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
- Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain
- Take the train from Kars to Akyakatrain
34h 58m₺2,367–3,465
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Akyaka is to train which costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 34h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Akyaka is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Akyaka. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Akyaka via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Sivas and Kars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.
The distance between Istanbul and Akyaka is 1257 km. The road distance is 1480.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Akyaka without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 22h 49m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Istanbul to Akyaka, including transfers.
Istanbul to Akyaka train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Istanbul to Akyaka train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Akyaka is 1480 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Istanbul to Akyaka.
There are 176+ hotels available in Akyaka.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Akyaka, Kars, Turkey?
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Akyaka via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, Sivas, and Kars in around 26h 24m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–9,500
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–9,500
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–19,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–19,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Akyaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Akyaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺70–100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Akyaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Hasankale to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺240–340
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Akyaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺70–100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Akyaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺70–100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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