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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Tehran by bus, plane, or unknown

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Mashhad International Airport, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)planeIST - MHD
    3. Walk from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Tehranunknown
    13h 37m

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Mashhad International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)planeSAW - MHD
    2. Walk from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Tehranunknown
    13h 28m

  3. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Tehran International Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)planeIST - IKA
    3. Walk from Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-IKA to Tehranunknown
    15h 34m

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tehran International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)planeSAW - IKA
    2. Walk from Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-IKA to Tehranunknown
    15h 25m

  5. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Dasht-E Naz Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dasht-E Naz Airport (SRY)planeIST - SRY
    3. Walk from Dasht-E Naz Airport (SRY) to Tehranunknown
    22h 14m

Istanbul (IST) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tehran, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Tehran. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Mashhad International Airport (MHD), then travel to Tehran. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Mashhad International Airport (MHD), then travel to Tehran.

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