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How to get fromSochi to Istanbul Airport (IST)by train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sochi to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Sochi International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sochi to Adlertrain train
    2. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane AER - IST
    4h 23m
    ₺3,755–16,798

  2. Train to Krasnodar, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1train train
    2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KRR - IST
    8h 34m
    ₺3,440–16,094

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sochi to Maykoptrain train
    2. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Samsun bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Samsun to Alibeyköybus bus
    45h 25m
    ₺6,803–7,793

Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,776Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 978 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Sochi to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, you can take the train to Adler, walk to Adler station, take the line 105 bus to Sochi Airport, walk to Sochi International Airport (AER) airport, then fly to Istanbul (IST). Alternatively, you can take a train from Sochi to Istanbul Airport via Maykop, Maykop Bus station, Samsun bus station, Samsun, Alibeyköy, Alibeyköy, and Kağıthane in around 45h 25m.

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