There are 6 ways to get from Tabriz to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Istanbul (IST)plane TBZ - IST
3h 59m₺7,597–24,099Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
cheapest- Fly from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TBZ - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 57m₺4,000–20,122Bus
- Take the bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Zvartnots Airport to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
39h 56m₺4,694–9,877Drive 1,794.6 km
- Drive from Tabriz to Istanbulcar 1,794.6 km
22h 40m₺10,303–14,882Bus, Minibus, train
- Take the bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Armavirbus 207 / ...
- Take the train from Armavir to Batumitrain 202
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2d₺5,021–8,879Bus via Vladikavkaz
- Take the bus from Tabriz Central 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 Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Emniyet Otogarbus
2d 8h
Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tabriz to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.600 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 39h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tabriz to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 57m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Tabriz to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Tabriz Central bus terminal and arriving at Istanbul Aksaray via Kilikia bus station, Zvartnots Airport and Ortachala Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 56m.
The distance between Tabriz and Istanbul is 1585 km. The road distance is 1794.6 km.
The best way to get from Tabriz to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 39h 56m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Tabriz to Istanbul, including transfers.
Tabriz to Istanbul bus services, operated by Armenia Transport, depart from Tabriz Central bus terminal station.
The best way to get from Tabriz to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 25.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.600 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 39h 56m.
Tabriz to Istanbul bus services, operated by Armenia Transport, arrive at Yerevan Kilikia bus station.
Istanbul is 30 min behind Tabriz. It is currently 12:28 PM in Tabriz and 11:58 AM in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Tabriz, Iran and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Azerbaijan Airlines fly from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Istanbul (IST) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Istanbul Aksaray via Yerevan Kilikia bus station, Kilikia bus station, Yerevan Zvartnots Airport, Zvartnots Airport, and Ortachala Bus Station in around 39h 56m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Shahid Madani Of Tabriz International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–24,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Website
- t-armenia.com
Bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
Bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
Bus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station to Armavir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–140
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
Bus from Tabriz Central bus terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Schedules at
- Transport for Armenia
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Yes, the driving distance between Tabriz to Istanbul is 1795 km. It takes approximately 22h 40m to drive from Tabriz to Istanbul.
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