There are 5 ways to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)TBS - SAW
5h 46m₺2,424–8,524Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
26h₺1,400–2,040Drive 1,602.2 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Istanbul1,602.2 km
20h 46m₺8,335–12,039Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul (IST)TBS - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
6h 37m₺3,754–12,274Bus 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
41h 8m
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 26h.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ortachala Bus Station station and arriving at Istanbul Aksaray. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Tbilisi and Istanbul (State) is 1340 km. The road distance is 1602.2 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus which takes 26h and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 8.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 26h.
Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Aksaray station.
Istanbul (State) is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 3:38 PM in Tbilisi and 2:38 PM in Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,040 and the journey takes 26h.
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- 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
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–11,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–8,000
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
- ₺2,400–8,000
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,040
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺130–250
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- 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
- ₺3,400
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Istanbul (State) is 1602 km. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Tbilisi to Istanbul (State).
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