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How to get fromIstanbul to Mount Elbrus (East Summit)by plane, bus, or unknown

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Mount Elbrus (East Summit) by plane, bus, or unknown

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  1. Fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, bus, Minibus, travel

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane plane IST - MRV
    2. Take the bus from Mineral'nye Vody to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Azaubus bus
    4. Walk from Azau to Mount Elbrus (East Summit)unknown unknown
    12h 1m

  2. Bus, Minibus, travel via Hopa

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Hopa bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hopa to Kutaisi Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Mestiabus bus
    4. Walk from Mestia to Mount Elbrus (East Summit)unknown unknown
    31h 45m

  3. Fly to Sochi International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane plane IST - AER
    2. Take the bus from Psou Border Crossing to Galbus bus
    3. Walk from Gal to Mount Elbrus (East Summit)unknown unknown
    13h

  4. Bus, Minibus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Nazran'bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nazran' to Nalchik Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nalchik Bus station to Azaubus bus 535
    4. Walk from Azau to Mount Elbrus (East Summit)unknown unknown
    37h 30m

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₽5,879Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Mount Elbrus (East Summit).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,497.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Mount Elbrus (East Summit), Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Mount Elbrus (East Summit). However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV), walk to Mineralnye Vody Airport, take the bus to Mineral'nye Vody, take the bus to Nalchik Bus station, take the bus to Azau, then travel to Mount Elbrus (East Summit). Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Mount Elbrus (East Summit) via Hopa, Kutaisi Airport, Gamsakhurdia st. and Chavchavadze ave. int., Kutaisi Bus station, and Mestia in around 31h 45m.

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