There are 5 ways to get from Rustavi to Istanbul by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul (IST)TBS - IST
3h 28m₺5,030–13,890Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
33h 55m₺1,580–2,210Drive 1,629.1 km
- Drive from Rustavi to Istanbul1,629.1 km
21h 2m₺8,463–12,224Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)TBS - SAW
4h 10m₺2,743–9,411Bus via Vladikavkaz
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
- Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Emniyet Otogar
42h 58m
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rustavi to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 33h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rustavi to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
The distance between Rustavi and Istanbul is 1404 km. The road distance is 1629.1 km.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 33h 55m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Rustavi to Istanbul, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 33h 55m.
Istanbul is 1h behind Rustavi. It is currently 2:12 PM in Rustavi and 1:12 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Rustavi to Istanbul is 1629 km. It takes approximately 21h 2m to drive from Rustavi to Istanbul.
There are 4300+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Rustavi, Georgia and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Azerbaijan Airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 32h 15m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–11,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–15,000
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–17,000
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–11,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–8,500
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–8,500
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,000
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +995 555 68 50 05
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Emniyet Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,396
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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