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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Karakol by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane ATH - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    19h
    $338–627

  2. Fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane ATH - IKU
    2. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakoltaxi taxi
    17h 34m
    $295–955

  3. Drive 6,515.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Karakolcar car 6,515.9 km
    3d 11h
    $1,367–1,974

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,889.5 km
  • Duration: 19h

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Karakol. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Karakol. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Karakol in around 3d 11h.

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