There are 3 ways to get from Balkan to Istanbul by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Turkmenbashi Airport
best- Fly from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Istanbul (IST)plane KRW - IST
7h 6m₺5,195–24,231Drive 3,038.5 km
- Drive from Balkanabat to Istanbulcar 3,038.5 km
43h 52m₺15,881–22,939Train to Ashgabat International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gyzylarbat to Ashgabattrain
- Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ASB - IST
12h 38m₺14,268–27,459
Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺ and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Balkan to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.
The distance between Balkan and Istanbul is 2089 km. The road distance is 3038.5 km.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Balkan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Istanbul is 2h behind Balkan. It is currently 8:41 PM in Balkan and 6:41 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Balkan to Istanbul is 3039 km. It takes approximately 43h 52m to drive from Balkan to Istanbul.
There are 3063+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Balkan, Turkmenistan and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkmenistan Airlines flies from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a week.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Turkmenbashi Airport to Istanbul via Ashgabat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–24,000
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–40,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺14,000–27,000
- 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
- ₺130–300
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- ₺130–160
- Coupe (2nd class)
- ₺270–300
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