There are 4 ways to get from Balkan to Istanbul by train, plane, or car
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Train to Ashgabat International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best- Take the train from Gyzylarbat to Ashgabattrain
- Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ASB - IST
12h 38m₺21,373–55,578Fly Turkmenbashi Airport to Istanbul
cheapest- Fly from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Istanbul (IST)plane KRW - IST
34h 4m₺7,872–30,424Drive 3,035.9 km
- Drive from Balkanabat to Istanbulcar 3,035.9 km
43h 47m₺17,240–24,902Drive to Aktau Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Drive from Garabogaz to Aktau Airport (SCO)car
- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SCO - SAW
10h 10m₺12,787–22,119
Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to fly which costs 7.500 ₺ - 31.000 ₺ and takes 34h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to drive and fly which takes 10h 10m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
The distance between Balkan and Istanbul is 2823 km. The road distance is 3035.9 km.
It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Balkan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Istanbul is 2h behind Balkan. It is currently 11:42 AM in Balkan and 9:42 AM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Balkan to Istanbul is 3036 km. It takes approximately 43h 47m to drive from Balkan to Istanbul.
There are 4428+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Balkan, Turkmenistan and Istanbul, Turkey?
Belavia Belarusian Airlines flies from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Istanbul (IST) twice a week.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–47,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺20,000–44,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–25,000
- Website
- belavia.by
Flights from Turkmenbashi Airport to Istanbul via Minsk
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–30,000
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- tde@railway.gov.tm
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Gyzylarbat to Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺140–330
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- ₺140–170
- Coupe (2nd class)
- ₺290–330
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