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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Maku is to bus and drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 25h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Maku is to fly and drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $280 - $480.

How far is it from Istanbul to Maku?

The distance between Istanbul and Maku is 1389 km. The road distance is 1544.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Istanbul to Maku, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Maku?

Maku is 30 min ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 3:45 PM in Istanbul and 4:15 PM in Maku.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Maku?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Maku is 1545 km. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Istanbul to Maku.

Istanbul to Maku - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Maku by plane, car, bus, 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane SAW - IGD
2. Drive from Iğdır Airport (IGD) to Makucar
6h 8m
$283–480
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Doğubeyazıt bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
2. Drive from Doğubeyazıt bus station to Makucar
25h 35m
$48–67
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Horasantrain
3. Take the bus from Horasan bus station to Doğubeyazıt bus stationbus
4. Drive from Doğubeyazıt bus station to Makucar
26h 42m
$60–97
Drive 1,544.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Makucar 1,544.9 km
19h 44m
$181–262
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Iğdır Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane IST - IGD
3. Drive from Iğdır Airport (IGD) to Makucar
6h 21m
$356–876
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane IST - VAN
3. Take the bus from Van to Çaldıranbus
4. Drive from Çaldıran to Makucar
8h 13m
$278–307
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane SAW - VAN
2. Take the bus from Van to Çaldıranbus
3. Drive from Çaldıran to Makucar
8h 9m
$135–416
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Agri, bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Agri (AJI)plane IST - AJI
3. Take the bus from Ağrı to Çaldıranbus
4. Drive from Çaldıran to Makucar
9h 24m
$220–504
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane SAW - ERZ
2. Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Doğubeyazıt bus stationbus
3. Drive from Doğubeyazıt bus station to Makucar
10h 14m
$61–125
Bus, drive via Erciş
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ercişbus
2. Take the bus from Erciş to Çaldıranbus
3. Drive from Çaldıran to Makucar
27h 14m
$53–67

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Iğdır Airport (IGD) flights

12Weekly Planes

2h 38mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Maku.

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Distance: 1,388.9 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Maku, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Maku. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Iğdır Airport (IGD), then drive to Maku. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Maku via Doğubeyazıt bus station in around 25h 35m.

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