There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Turkmenbashi Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW)plane IST - KRW
- Take the train from Turkmenbashi to Balkanabattrain
15h 53m$140–566Drive 3,043.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Balkanabatcar 3,043.6 km
43h 47m$357–515Fly to Ashgabat International Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane IST - ASB
- Take the train from Ashgabat to Balkanabattrain
18h 2m$429–1,117
Istanbul (IST) to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat is to fly and train which costs $140 - $600 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat is to fly and train which takes 15h 53m and costs $140 - $600.
The distance between Istanbul and Balkanabat is 2249 km. The road distance is 3043.6 km.
It takes approximately 15h 53m to get from Istanbul to Balkanabat, including transfers.
Balkanabat is 2h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 5:27 AM in Istanbul and 7:27 AM in Balkanabat.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balkanabat is 3044 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 (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 to Turkmenbashi Airport via Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Istanbul to Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,100
- Website
- belavia.by
Flights from Istanbul to Turkmenbashi Airport via Minsk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- 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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