What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs 8.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 5 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 8h 58m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

How far is it from Almaty to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Almaty and Istanbul (State) is 3966 km. The road distance is 5262.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State) 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 (State)?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Bus or fly from Almaty to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 8h 58m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Giresun, which costs 9.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 5 days 2h.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h behind Almaty. It is currently 11:17 AM in Almaty and 9:17 AM in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Almaty to Istanbul (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4474+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

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

There are 7 ways to get from Almaty to Istanbul (State) 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
8h 58m
₺8,457–14,253
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 İstanbul Esenler
5d 12h
₺8,416–9,316
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
₺17,189–29,263
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 Alibeyköy bus station
5d 2h
₺9,602–10,532
Drive 5,262.6 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Istanbul5,262.6 km
2d 22h
₺26,133–37,747
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ALA - SAW
9h 20m
₺8,500–18,000
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 İstanbul Esenler
5d 19h
₺14,908–24,311

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

29Weekly Planes

7h 54mAverage Duration

₺5,965Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,965.6 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Istanbul (State), 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 Fatih via Tashkent bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Giresun bus station, İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station, Alibeyköy Cep Otogari, Alibeyköy, and Namık Kemal in around 5d 2h.

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