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How to get fromIstanbul to Sumela Monasteryby taxi, plane, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Istanbul, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Istanbul (IST)taxi
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)planeIST - TZX
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    3h 5m
    ₺11,604–19,912

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzonbus
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    18h 17m
    ₺1,188–1,650

  3. Drive 1,095.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monasterycar1,095.3 km
    14h 3m
    ₺5,410–7,814

  4. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)planeSAW - TZX
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    4h 36m
    ₺1,813–5,890

  5. Bus, taxi via Trabzon

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbusFlixBus KK5519B / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    18h 24m
    ₺1,641–2,193

  6. Bus, taxi via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Trabzonbus
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    19h 16m
    ₺2,207–2,386

Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺10,636Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sumela Monastery, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the taxi to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Trabzon then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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