There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Merv by plane, 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.
Fly to Mary
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mary (MYP)plane IST - MYP
11h 8m$195–658Drive 3,649.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Mervcar 3,649.6 km
44h 10m$503–726Fly to Turkmenabat Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Turkmenabat Airport (CRZ)plane IST - CRZ
- Take the train from Turkmenabat to Bayramalytrain
14h 8m$208–715
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mary (MYP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Merv is to fly which costs $190 - $700 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Merv is to fly which takes 11h 8m and costs $190 - $700.
The distance between Istanbul and Merv is 2933 km. The road distance is 3649.6 km.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Istanbul to Merv, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Merv is 3650 km. It takes approximately 44h 10m to drive from Istanbul to Merv.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Merv, Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mary (MYP) twice daily.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Mary via Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Mary via Ashgabat, Dashoguz
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Turkmenabat Airport via Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- tde@railway.gov.tm
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Turkmenabat to Bayramaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $3–4
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $5–7
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