There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat by plane, train, 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 to Turkmenbashi Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW)plane IST - KRW
- Take the train from Turkmenbashi to Balkanabattrain
14h 28m$170–666Drive 3,043.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Balkanabatcar 3,043.2 km
43h 47m$419–606Fly to Ashgabat International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane IST - ASB
- Take the train from Ashgabat to Balkanabattrain
18h 17m$449–967
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat is to fly and train which costs $170 - $700 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat is to fly and train which takes 14h 28m and costs $170 - $700.
The distance between Istanbul and Balkanabat is 2249 km. The road distance is 3043.2 km.
It takes approximately 14h 28m to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat, including transfers.
Balkanabat is 2h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 11:02 PM in Istanbul and 1:02 AM in Balkanabat.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balkanabat is 3043 km. It takes approximately 43h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Balkanabat.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balkanabat, Turkmenistan?
There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Balkanabat. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW), take the taxi to Turkmenbashi, then take the train to Balkanabat. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Balkanabat in around 43h 47m.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Turkmenbashi Airport via Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–950
- Website
- belavia.by
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Turkmenbashi Airport via Minsk
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Turkmenbashi to Balkanabat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $2–3
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $4–6
Train from Ashgabat to Balkanabat
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $5–6
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $9–11
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $5
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $10
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $20
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