There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Sukhumi by plane, bus, or car
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Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sukhumi is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 35h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sukhumi is to drive which takes 35h 59m and costs $390 - $600.
The distance between Istanbul and Sukhumi is 1120 km. The road distance is 2625.1 km.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Istanbul to Sukhumi, including transfers.
Sukhumi is 1h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 9:25 AM in Istanbul and 10:25 AM in Sukhumi.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sukhumi is 2625 km. It takes approximately 35h 59m to drive from Istanbul to Sukhumi.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sukhumi, Georgia?
There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Sukhumi. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Sochi International Airport (AER), walk to Sochi Airport, take the line 535 bus to Yuznoye Vzmorye, take the line 550 bus to Hotel Russkiy dom, walk to Psou Border Crossing, then take the bus to Sukhumi Bus station. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Sukhumi in around 35h 59m.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sochi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sochi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Bus from Psou Border Crossing to Sukhumi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- edemgagra.ru
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