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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Mestia is to bus and Minibus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 29h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Mestia is to fly and bus and Minibus which takes 16h 26m and costs $360 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Mestia?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Mestia. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Mestia via Kutaisi Airport and Kutaisi Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Mestia?

The distance between Istanbul and Mestia is 1366 km. The road distance is 1519.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Mestia without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Mestia without a car is to bus and Minibus which takes 29h 3m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 16h 26m to get from Istanbul to Mestia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Mestia bus from?

Istanbul to Mestia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.

Where does the Istanbul to Mestia bus arrive?

Istanbul to Mestia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kutaisi Airport station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Mestia?

Mestia is 1h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 8:10 PM in Istanbul and 9:10 PM in Mestia.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Mestia?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Mestia is 1519 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Istanbul to Mestia.

Where can I stay near Mestia?

There are 380+ hotels available in Mestia.

Istanbul to Mestia - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, Minibus, and car

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

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

Fly, bus, Minibus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane IST - AER
2. Take the bus from Psou Border Crossing to Galbus
3. Take the bus from Zugdidi to Mestiabus
16h 26m
$363–715
Bus, Minibus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Kutaisi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Mestiabus
29h 3m
$42–59
Drive 1,519.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Mestiacar 1,519.1 km
21h 57m
$186–269
Bus, Minibus via Hopa
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Hopa bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hopa to Kutaisi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Kutaisi Bus station to Mestiabus
30h 44m
$58–74

Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights

25Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Mestia.

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Distance: 1,365.8 km
Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Mestia, Georgia?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Mestia via Kutaisi Airport, Gamsakhurdia st. and Chavchavadze ave. int., and Kutaisi Bus station in around 29h 3m.

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