Rome2Rio

How to get fromElista to IstanbulBy plane, bus, car, or train

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Elista to Istanbul by plane, bus, 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.

  1. Fly from Elista Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Elista Airport (ESL) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ESL - IST
    11h 53m
    ₺5,687–25,206

  2. Bus, train to Krasnodar, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elista to Kropotkin Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kavkazskaya to Pashkovskayatrain train
    3. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KRR - IST
    14h 58m
    ₺3,562–16,079

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elista to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus bus
    42h 8m

  4. Drive 2,207.6 km

    1. Drive from Elista to Istanbulcar car 2,207.6 km
    30h 23m
    ₺11,805–17,052

  5. Bus, bus to Mineralnye Vody Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elista to Blagodarnyybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagodarnyy to Mineralnye Vodybus bus
    3. Fly from Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MRV - IST
    13h 20m
    ₺3,929–16,386

  6. Bus to Grozny Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elista to Groznyy Central bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Grozny Airport (GRV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane GRV - IST
    17h 17m
    ₺4,408–17,913

  7. Bus via Hopa

    1. Take the bus from Elista to Baksanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baksan to Kobuletibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kobuleti to Hopabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hopa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    46h 10m
    ₺9,400–10,579

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Elista to Mineralnye Vodybus bus 516
    2. Take the bus from Mineralnye Vody Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    ₺6,452–7,496

Elista Airport (ESL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,560Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elista, Russia and Istanbul, Turkey?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Elista Airport (ESL) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elista to Istanbul Aksaray via Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station and Ortachala Bus Station in around 42h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Why you should take the train in the US, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Elista

Trips to Istanbul

Popular routes