There are 3 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 43m₺22,377–45,595Drive to Aktau Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Garabogaz to Aktau Airport (SCO)car
- Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SCO - SAW
10h 7m₺5,802–27,140Drive 3,036.2 km
- Drive from Balkanabat to Istanbulcar 3,036.2 km
43h 48m₺17,608–25,434
Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to drive and fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺ and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to drive and fly which takes 10h 7m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.
The distance between Balkan and Istanbul is 2823 km. The road distance is 3036.2 km.
It takes approximately 12h 43m to get from Balkan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Istanbul is 2h behind Balkan. It is currently 4:40 AM in Balkan and 2:40 AM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Balkan to Istanbul is 3036 km. It takes approximately 43h 48m to drive from Balkan to Istanbul.
There are 4302+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Balkan, Turkmenistan and Istanbul, Turkey?
There is no direct connection from Balkan to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Ashgabat, take the taxi to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can drive from Balkanabat to Istanbul in around 43h 48m.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–45,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺17,000–45,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Aktau Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–26,000
- 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
- ₺150–340
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- ₺150–180
- Coupe (2nd class)
- ₺300–340
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