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How to Travel from

Istanbul Airport to Merkez

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Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Elazig
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$178.34

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Elazig
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$280.25
Plane from Istanbul to Malatya
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$108.28

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Elazig
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.86–$343.94

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Train from Sivas to Elâzığ
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.84

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Malatya bus station to Elazığ
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Bus from Bursa bus station to Elazığ
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$30.57

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Malatya
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$35.67

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.10–$8.28

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez is to train which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 18h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $76.09 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Merkez?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Elazığ bus station via Istanbul Otogari and Malatya bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Merkez?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Elâzığ via Gayrettepe, Yenikapi, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Merkez is 957 km. The road distance is 1230.4 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez without a car is to train which takes 18h 31m and costs $14.13 - $21.74 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez train from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Train, bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $76.09 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 18h 31m, you could also bus via Malatya, which costs $32.61 - $47.83 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Malatya station.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez train arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.

Can I drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez is 1230 km. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merkez.

Where can I stay near Merkez?

There are nine+ hotels available in Merkez. Prices start at $1.23 per night.
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