What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Karakol?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Karakol is to bus and fly and drive which costs $200 - $400 and takes 13h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Karakol?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Karakol is to fly and drive which takes 13h 43m and costs $180 - $380.

How far is it from Istanbul to Karakol?

The distance between Istanbul and Karakol is 4316 km. The road distance is 5505.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Karakol?

It takes approximately 13h 47m to get from Istanbul to Karakol, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Karakol?

Karakol is 3h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 7:30 AM in Istanbul and 10:30 AM in Karakol.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Karakol?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Karakol is 5506 km. It takes approximately 2 days 23h to drive from Istanbul to Karakol.

Where can I stay near Karakol?

There are 196+ hotels available in Karakol.

Istanbul to Karakol - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Karakol by bus, plane, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Almaty International Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)IST - ALA
3. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakol
13h 47m
$209–397
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Almaty International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)SAW - ALA
2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakol
13h 43m
$186–380
Drive 5,505.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Karakol5,505.8 km
2d 23h
$645–931
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)IST - IKU
3. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakol
14h 8m
$258–752

Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

37Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

$172Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Karakol.

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Distance: 4,316.1 km
Duration: 13h 47m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Karakol. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), then drive to Karakol. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Karakol in around 2d 23h.

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