There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Astrakhan by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)plane SAW - ASF
10h 57m₽8,043–27,651Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Khasavyurtbus
- Take the bus from Khasavyurt to Kizlyarbus
- Take the train from Kizliar to Astrahan 1train
45h₽7,048–9,448Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurtbus
- Take the train from Kiziliurt to Astrahan 1train
43h 59m₽8,125–12,354Drive 2,307.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Astrakhancar 2,307.6 km
31h 27m₽21,815–31,510Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF)plane IST - ASF
9h 31m₽14,537–40,617Bus
- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Khasavyurtbus
- Take the bus from Khasavyurt to Yashkulbus
- Take the bus from Yashkul to Astrakhan Bus stationbus
47h 41m₽7,448–8,648
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Astrakhan is to bus which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 9000 and takes 47h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Astrakhan is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 41000.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Astrakhan station. However, there are services departing from Emniyet Otogar and arriving at Astrakhan Bus station via Khasavyurt and Yashkul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 41m.
The distance between Istanbul and Astrakhan is 1663 km. The road distance is 2307.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Astrakhan without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 59m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 13000.
It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Istanbul to Astrakhan, including transfers.
Istanbul to Astrakhan bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, depart from Emniyet Otogar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Astrakhan is to fly which takes 10h 57m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 28000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 9000 and takes 47h 41m.
Istanbul to Astrakhan bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, arrive at Khasavyurt station.
Astrakhan is 1h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 9:49 PM in Istanbul and 10:49 PM in Astrakhan.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Astrakhan, Russia?
Azerbaijan Airlines, AJet, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emniyet Otogar to Astrakhan Bus station via Khasavyurt and Yashkul in around 47h 41m.
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Thursday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–36,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Tbilisi, Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–36,000
Flights from Istanbul to Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽14,000–48,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–1,700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Kiziliurt to Astrahan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–3,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,500
Train from Kizliar to Astrahan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,300
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurt
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,848
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Khasavyurt
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,848
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Khasavyurt
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,848
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Khasavyurt to Kizlyar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Khasavyurt to Yashkul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Yashkul to Astrakhan Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Astrakhan is 2308 km. It takes approximately 31h 27m to drive from Istanbul to Astrakhan.