What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul is to bus which costs 8.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 5 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Tashkent bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station and Giresun bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 1h.

How far is it from Almaty to Istanbul?

The distance between Almaty and Istanbul is 3972 km. The road distance is 5262.6 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Yasenevo which takes 4 days 22h and costs 17.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Almaty to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Istanbul bus from?

Almaty to Istanbul bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Almaty to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Almaty to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Giresun, which costs 9.500 ₺ - 10.500 ₺ and takes 5 days 1h.

Where does the Almaty to Istanbul bus arrive?

Almaty to Istanbul bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h behind Almaty. It is currently 3:06 PM in Almaty and 1:06 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Almaty to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Istanbul is 5263 km. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from Almaty to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4526+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Almaty to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Almaty to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul (IST)ALA - IST
9h 6m
₺8,584–14,512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus station
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus station
4. Take the bus from Bursa to Istanbul Otogari
5d 11h
₺8,264–9,201
Train, bus via Yasenevo
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Saratov 1 Pass
2. Take the bus from Saratov to Salaryevo Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Moscow International Bus Station to Chișinău, North Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbul
4d 22h
₺17,091–29,113
Bus via Giresun
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus station
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Giresun
4. Take the bus from Giresun bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
5d 1h
₺9,612–10,439
Drive 5,262.6 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Istanbul5,262.6 km
2d 22h
₺26,050–37,627
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ALA - SAW
10h 4m
₺8,498–17,643
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Ershov
2. Take the train from Ershov to Krasnodar 1
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus station
4. Take the bus from Bursa to Istanbul Otogari
5d 18h
₺14,735–24,028

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

29Weekly Planes

7h 54mAverage Duration

₺5,947Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,972.5 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, and two other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Tashkent bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station, and Giresun bus station in around 5d 1h.

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