There are 6 ways to get from Mashhad to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Mashhad International Airport to Istanbul
best- Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Istanbul (IST)plane MHD - IST
5h 47m₺8,599–29,102Fly Mashhad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MHD - SAW
5h 59m₺5,602–26,125Train, bus
- Take the train from Mashhad to Tabriztrain
- Take the bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Any address in Yerevan to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2d 15hDrive 3,297.5 km
- Drive from Mashhad to Istanbulcar 3,297.5 km
38h 52m₺19,048–27,514Drive to Ashgabat International Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Drive from Mashhad to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)car
- Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ASB - IST
8h 53m₺21,594–45,820Train, bus via Tehrān
- Take the train from Mashhad to Tehrantrain
- Take the bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Kilikia Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2d 19h
Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mashhad to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺ and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Mashhad to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺.
The distance between Mashhad and Istanbul is 2776 km. The road distance is 3297.5 km.
The best way to get from Mashhad to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Mashhad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Istanbul is 30 min behind Mashhad. It is currently 3:05 PM in Mashhad and 2:35 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Mashhad to Istanbul is 3298 km. It takes approximately 38h 52m to drive from Mashhad to Istanbul.
There are 4300+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Mashhad, Iran and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a week.
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–47,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–29,000
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺17,000–45,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–26,000
- Phone
- 021- 55122417
- info@raja.ir
- Website
- raja.ir
Train from Mashhad to Tabriz
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
Train from Mashhad to Tehran
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Book at
- IRANRAIL
- Website
- t-armenia.com
Bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
Bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,400
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
- Phone
- +37495362020
- Website
- hayreniqtour.ru
Bus from Any address in Yerevan to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–4,500
- Schedules at
- Hayreniq Tour
- Book at
- Hayreniq Tour Bookings
Bus from Kilikia Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–4,400
- Schedules at
- Hayreniq Tour
- Book at
- Hayreniq Tour Bookings
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,040–4,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,800
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,040–4,800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,400–4,800
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