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How to get fromIstanbul to Stepanakertby plane, train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ganja International Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ)planeSAW - GNJ
    2. Take the train from Ganja to Yevlahtrain
    3. Take the bus from Barda to Khankendibus
    11h 51m
    $97–381

  2. Drive 1,903.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Stepanakertcar1,903.2 km
    27h 31m
    $223–322

  3. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ)planeSAW - TBZ
    2. Drive from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Stepanakertcar
    11h 21m
    $117–576

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ)planeIST - TBZ
    3. Drive from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Stepanakertcar
    11h 29m
    $120–491

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Stepanakert, Azerbaijan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Stepanakert. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Ganja International Airport (GNJ), take the taxi to Ganja, take the train to Yevlah, take the line 726 train to Barda, walk to Barda, then take the bus to Khankendi. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Stepanakert in around 27h 31m.

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