There are 8 ways to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Train to Sofia Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
6h 21m₺4,855–11,234Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
- Take the bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-8
10h 31m₺613–3,539Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
7h 36m₺1,452–3,594Train
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
10h 8m₺616–881Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Plovdiv to Istanbul-IST388.9 km
3h 39mDrive 388.9 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 388.9 km
3h 39m₺2,935–4,239Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
8h 5m₺10,437–33,571Bus via Edirne
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Edrinebus
- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus
7h 54m₺1,434–1,714
Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to train which costs 600 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.300 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Hristo Botev and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 619 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Plovdiv Hristo Botev station.
Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 600 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
You can take a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Airport Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari and Istanbul Otogari in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport via Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenikapi, and Gayrettepe in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–14,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–11,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–170
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
Train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–170
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–3,219
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,787
- Single Room
- ₺3,219
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,571
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–3,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–320
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- [email protected]
- Website
- atlastaxi.eu
Shuttle from Plovdiv to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–19,000
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Edrine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺700–1,100
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺50–110
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Plovdiv to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 389 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport (IST).
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