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How to get fromKaraj to Istanbulby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Karaj to Istanbul by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane IKA - IST
    8h 53m
    ₺4,744–22,146

  2. Bus, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Vanadzor Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vanadzor Holy Mother of God Church to Ortachala Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus bus
    2d 7h
    ₺3,906–8,984

  3. Drive  2,363.8 km

    1. Drive from Karaj to Istanbulcar car 2,363.8 km
    28h 29m
    ₺13,761–19,876

  4. Fly Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul

    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane THR - IST
    9h 49m
    ₺7,630–25,138

  5. Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus bus
    2. Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane IKA - SAW
    9h 21m
    ₺4,447–16,169

  6. Fly Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane THR - SAW
    11h 42m
    ₺5,133–24,161

Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,187.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Karaj, Iran and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Karaj to Istanbul Aksaray via Tehran Western Bus Terminal, Yerevan Kilikia bus station, Vanadzor Bus station, Vanadzor Holy Mother of God Church, and Ortachala Bus Station in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, Iran Airtour Airline, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.

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