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How to get fromSamsun to Istanbul Airport (IST)by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Samsun to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SZF - IST
    4h 7m
    ₺8,117–22,652

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5505 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus Hvl-3
    12h 51m
    ₺767–2,756

  3. Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SZF - SAW
    3. Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    6h 44m
    ₺2,367–5,932

  4. Bus via Kağıthane

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Alibeyköybus bus
    8h 59m
    ₺1,791–2,442

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Samsun to Yıldızelitrain train Samsun Sivas Hattı
    2. Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    16h 14m
    ₺1,923–2,689

  6. Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Merzifon bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MZH - IST
    4h 17m
    ₺9,513–25,218

  7. Bus to Sinop Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Sinopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sinop Airport (NOP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane NOP - IST
    4h 9m
    ₺12,721–13,320

  8. Bus to Ordu - Giresun Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Ordu bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OGU - IST
    6h 15m
    ₺10,205–27,522

  9. Train to Tokat, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Samsun to Turhaltrain train
    2. Fly from Tokat (TJK) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TJK - IST
    7h 33m
    ₺10,111–25,459

  10. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Samsun to Istanbul-ISTrideshare rideshare 761 km
    8h 51m

  11. Drive 761 km

    1. Drive from Samsun to Istanbul Airport (IST)car car 761 km
    8h 51m
    ₺4,267–6,164

Samsun to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus

Calendar161Weekly Buses
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₺767Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Samsun, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Samsun to Alibeyköy once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samsun to Istanbul Airport via Yildizeli, Söğütlüçeşme, Yenikapi, and Gayrettepe in around 16h 14m.

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