There are 7 ways to get from Karaj to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane THR - SAW
9h 22m₺4,933–22,161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kilikia Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2d 10h₺4,690–10,600Drive 2,363.8 km
- Drive from Karaj to Istanbulcar 2,363.8 km
28h 29m₺13,474–19,462Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus
- Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul (IST)plane IKA - IST
9h 3m₺4,845–22,147Bus to Tehran International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Azadi Square to Tehran Imam Khomeinibus
- Fly from Tehran International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane IKA - SAW
9h 21m₺4,948–18,170Fly Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul
- Fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Istanbul (IST)plane THR - IST
9h 44m₺8,130–26,138Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
- Take the train from Yerevan to Batumitrain 202
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2d 16h₺5,240–9,880
Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaj to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.600 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 10h.
The fastest way to get from Karaj to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 9h 3m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaj to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Tehran Western Bus Terminal and arriving at Istanbul Aksaray via Kilikia Bus Station and Ortachala Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Karaj and Istanbul is 2078 km. The road distance is 2363.8 km.
The best way to get from Karaj to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs 4.600 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Karaj to Istanbul, including transfers.
Karaj to Istanbul bus services, operated by Armenia Transport, depart from Tehran Western Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Karaj to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.600 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 10h.
Karaj to Istanbul bus services, operated by Armenia Transport, arrive at Yerevan Kilikia bus station.
Istanbul is 30 min behind Karaj. It is currently 6:32 PM in Karaj and 6:02 PM in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Karaj, Iran and Istanbul, Turkey?
Iran Airtour Airline, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Mohammad Shahr to Istanbul Aksaray via Tehran Station, Tehran Western Bus Terminal, Kilikia Bus Station, and Ortachala Bus Station in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Mashhad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–30,000
Flights from Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Tabriz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–22,000
Flights from Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Shiraz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–28,000
Flights from Mehrabad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ahwaz, Esfahan
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–28,000
Flights from Tehran International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–22,000
Flights from Tehran International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–22,000
- Phone
- 1-84
- [email protected]
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Yerevan to Batumi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,400
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₺2,600–3,200
- 2nd Class (Compartment)
- ₺3,700–4,400
- 1nd Class (Soft-seated)
- ₺5,000–6,500
- Website
- t-armenia.com
Bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺490–1,400
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
Bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺490–1,400
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Karaj to Istanbul is 2364 km. It takes approximately 28h 29m to drive from Karaj to Istanbul.
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