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 8.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 5 days 12h.

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 40m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Tashkent bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station and Bursa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 12h.

How far is it from Almaty to Istanbul?

The distance between Almaty and Istanbul is 3977 km. The road distance is 5328.9 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 Tbilisi which takes 5 days 4h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m 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 40m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 24.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 5 days 12h.

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 11:38 PM in Almaty and 9:38 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Almaty to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Istanbul is 5329 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from Almaty to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3063+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Almaty to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 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)plane ALA - IST
9h 40m
₺7,500–24,000
Train, bus via Tbilisi
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Saratov 1 Passtrain
2. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Piatigorsktrain
3. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
5d 4h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bursa to İstanbul Esenlerbus
5d 12h
₺8,962–9,972
Drive 5,328.9 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Istanbulcar 5,328.9 km
2d 20h
₺27,851–40,229
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ALA - SAW
10h 3m
₺10,272–19,556
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Ershovtrain
2. Take the train from Ershov to Krasnodar 1train
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bursa to İstanbul Esenlerbus
5d 19h
₺16,537–27,527

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

34Weekly Planes

8h 32mAverage Duration

₺6,324Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,977.5 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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

Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler via Tashkent bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Bursa bus station, and Bursa in around 5d 12h.

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