How to travel from Trabzon to İstanbul, Turkey

The distance between Trabzon and İstanbul is around 931km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Trabzon to İstanbul by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out İstanbulTrabzon if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Istanbul (IST)

Fly from Trabzon (TZX) to Istanbul (IST).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $105($105)
Operated by

Turkish Airlines

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Bus via Perşembe

Take the bus to Perşembe and then to Istanbul.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $13($13)
Operated by

Kamil Koc

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Drive

Drive to Istanbul.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,058km (658 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trabzon and İstanbul

There are several options for getting from Trabzon to İstanbul by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $13 and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $105.

The distance between Trabzon and İstanbul is around 931km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (561 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Trabzon and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trabzon to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx $105.

The cheapest way to travel between Trabzon and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $13 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trabzon and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Trabzon (TZX) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trabzon and İstanbul. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trabzon to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Istanbul Otogari. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

MetroTurizm and Kamil Koc run regular bus services between Trabzon and İstanbul. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Trabzon and İstanbul. Flights depart from Trabzon (TZX) and arrive at Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Trabzon and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly between Trabzon and İstanbul. Flights depart from Trabzon (TZX) and and arrive into Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Trabzon to İstanbul typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Trabzon (TZX) and and arrive into Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Trabzon and İstanbul. The distance is around 1,058km (658 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trabzon to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around $88.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trabzon and İstanbul

Transport options from Trabzon to İstanbul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Istanbul (IST) + 1 similar
2h 30m
$105($105)
on demand962km (598 miles)
Fly2h 50m
$88($88)
every 20 mins931km (578 miles)
Bus via Perşembe + 1 similar
16h 30m
$13($13)
every 20 mins1,113km (692 miles)
Bus17h 10m
$30($30)
5 times a day1,134km (705 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
$125($125)
on demand1,058km (658 miles)

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Airports near İstanbul

The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.

SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
IST
Istanbul Airport (IST)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from İstanbul