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

The cheapest way to get from Karakol to Istanbul is to drive and fly which costs 8.500 ₺ - 26.000 ₺ and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karakol to Istanbul is to taxi and fly which takes 11h 26m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

How far is it from Karakol to Istanbul?

The distance between Karakol and Istanbul is 4315 km. The road distance is 5509.6 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Karakol to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Karakol and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h behind Karakol. It is currently 1:06 AM in Karakol and 10:06 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Karakol to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Karakol to Istanbul is 5510 km. It takes approximately 3 days 0h to drive from Karakol to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3063+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Karakol to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Karakol to Istanbul by car, plane, or taxi

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

Drive to Almaty International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Drive from Karakol to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul (IST)plane ALA - IST
12h 15m
₺8,676–25,698
Drive 5,509.6 km
1. Drive from Karakol to Istanbulcar 5,509.6 km
3d
₺28,792–41,589
Drive to Almaty International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Drive from Karakol to Almaty International Airport (ALA)car
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ALA - SAW
12h 38m
₺11,189–21,719
Taxi to Issyk-Kul International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the taxi from Karakol to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)taxi
2. Fly from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) to Istanbul (IST)plane IKU - IST
11h 26m
₺10,575–27,861

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

34Weekly Planes

8h 32mAverage Duration

₺6,324Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karakol to Istanbul.

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Distance: 4,315.3 km
Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Karakol, Kyrgyzstan and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Karakol to Istanbul. However, you can drive to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can drive from Karakol to Istanbul in around 3d.

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