There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Rustavi by plane, bus, 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 from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)IST - TBS
3h 17m$122–334Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station
28h 18m$38–53Drive 1,631.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Rustavi1,631.7 km
21h 2m$200–289Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)SAW - TBS
5h 54m$63–220Bus via Vladikavkaz
- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
- Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
36h 48m
Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rustavi is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 28h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rustavi is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $120 - $340.
The distance between Istanbul and Rustavi is 1406 km. The road distance is 1631.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Rustavi without a car is to bus which takes 28h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Istanbul to Rustavi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Rustavi is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $120 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 28h 18m.
Rustavi is 1h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 9:44 AM in Istanbul and 10:44 AM in Rustavi.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rustavi is 1632 km. It takes approximately 21h 2m to drive from Istanbul to Rustavi.
There are 3313+ hotels available in Rustavi.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rustavi, Georgia?
Turkish Airlines and Azerbaijan Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–48 and the journey takes 27h 30m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Istanbul to Tbilisi International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–370
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–48
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $30–45
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
- Phone
- +995 555 68 50 05
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vk.com
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