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How to get fromIstanbul to Karakoram Passby bus, plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Karakoram Pass by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)planeIST - IXL
    3. Drive from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Karakoram Passcar
    20h 48m
    ¥1,603–4,056
  2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)planeSAW - IXL
    2. Drive from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Karakoram Passcar
    25h 1m
    ¥1,482–3,723

Istanbul (IST) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,334Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Karakoram Pass, China?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Karakoram Pass. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), then drive to Karakoram Pass. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), then drive to Karakoram Pass.

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