There are 7 ways to get from İğdir to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KSY - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 57m₺4,760–11,229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Selim bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
22h 9m₺2,465–3,304Train
- Take the train from Sarikamis to Sivastrain Ic
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
22h 41m₺4,188–5,694Drive 1,399.6 km
- Drive from İğdir to Istanbulcar 1,399.6 km
18h 1m₺10,174–14,695Fly Kars Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane KSY - IST
3h 55m₺13,457–23,706Taxi to Iğdır Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport
- Take the taxi from İğdir to Iğdır Airport (IGD)taxi
- Fly from Iğdır Airport (IGD) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane IGD - IST
5h 35m₺15,847–32,077Bus via Horasan
- Take the bus from Selim bus station to Horasan bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Horasan to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogaribus
23h 43m₺4,175–5,834
Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İğdir to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 22h 9m.
The fastest way to get from İğdir to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from İğdir station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Selim bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from İğdir to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sarikamis and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
The distance between İğdir and Istanbul is 1228 km. The road distance is 1399.6 km.
The best way to get from İğdir to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 22h 9m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from İğdir to Istanbul, including transfers.
İğdir to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Selim bus station.
İğdir to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sarikamis station.
The best way to get from İğdir to Istanbul is to bus which takes 22h 9m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 22h 41m, you could also fly, which costs 13.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺ and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between İğdir, Kars, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Selim bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 21h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from İğdir to Yenikapi via Sarikamis, Sivas, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 22h 41m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–24,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–22,000
Flights from Iğdır Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–24,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–9,500
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–9,500
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sarikamis to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Selim bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Selim bus station to Horasan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺270–380
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Horasan to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–3,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,700–3,900
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–8,000
Kağızman Taksi
- Phone
- +90 535 622 85 49
Kafkas Üniversitesi Taksi Duraği
- Phone
- +90 544 812 18 59
- Website
- facebook.com
Kars-Sarıkamış Taksi
- Phone
- +90 532 562 27 75
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Booking & Getting There
İğdir to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
İğdir to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between İğdir to Istanbul is 1400 km. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from İğdir to Istanbul.
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