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How to get fromIstanbul to Karakolby bus, plane, car or taxi

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

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Almaty International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeIST - ALA
    3. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar
    13h 47m
    $209–397

  2. 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)planeSAW - ALA
    2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar
    13h 43m
    $186–380

  3. Drive 5,505.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Karakolcar5,505.8 km
    2d 23h
    $645–931

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Issyk-Kul International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)planeIST - IKU
    3. Take the taxi from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Karakoltaxi
    14h 8m
    $258–752

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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