Trabzon to Istanbul
There’s no single way to travel from Trabzon to Istanbul; instead, several transport options are available, all compared here by schedule, duration, and price.
Travel options for Trabzon to Istanbul
Travel from Trabzon to Istanbul with a bus for 1500 TRY to save, or reach Istanbul faster by flight in 1h y 50 minutes.
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul
Traveling from Trabzon to Istanbul by bus, with departures from Trabzon Bus Station, allows you to choose a schedule that fits your plans. The journey takes around 16 hours, arriving at multiple stations, including Samandira Terminal, Istanbul, Istanbul Aksaray, Harem Bus Station, Istanbul and others, with fares starting from 1,500 TRY. Compare schedules and make sure to book your tickets in advance for a comfortable and reliable trip.
Prices: 1,500 TRY
Duration: 16h – 21h ⏱
Flight from Trabzon to Istanbul
Catch a flight from Trabzon by departing at TZX Trabzon Airport and travel toward Istanbul, with arrival at SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul or IST Istanbul International Airport after roughly 1 hour 50 minutes. Flying is the quickest way to cover this route, with airfares starting from 1,856 TRY. You can review available options and confirm your booking view flight options.
Prices: 1,856 TRY
Duration: 1h 50m – 2h 10m ⏱
Combined from Trabzon to Istanbul
For a combined transport route between Trabzon and Istanbul, departures are available from TZX Trabzon Airport with fares starting at 3,614 TRY. Expect to reach SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul after roughly 3 hours 25 minutes. Plan ahead and secure your trip explore van options.
Prices: 3,614 TRY
Duration: 3h 25m – 5h 5m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Trabzon to Istanbul
Traveling by bus between Trabzon and Istanbul involves several departure and arrival stations rather than a single fixed terminal. Depending on which bus stops you use, the overall journey time can vary, though most trips fall within 16h to 21h. Bus services follow a shared operating window, with departures beginning at 08:00 and continuing until 20:30, offering coverage across much of the day. Fares generally start at 1,500 to 2,187 TRY and may change slightly based on the service, stop, or route variation. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Trabzon to Istanbul helps clarify which stations are served, how long each connection takes and which departures align best with your itinerary.
Cheapest Bus Trabzon to Istanbul
1500 TRY, from Trabzon Bus Station to Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul, departure at some times, duration 19hFastest Bus Trabzon to Istanbul
1875 TRY, from Trabzon Bus Station to Samandira Terminal, Istanbul, departure at some times, duration 16hBus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul
- 08:00 04:00 20h 2062 TRY
- 13:00 09:00 20h 2062 TRY
- 14:00 09:00 19h 2062 TRY
- 15:00 10:00 19h 2062 TRY
- 15:15 11:15 20h 1812 TRY
- 15:30 10:30 19h 1812 TRY
- 16:30 12:30 20h 2062 TRY
- 17:30 13:30 20h 2062 TRY
- 19:30 14:30 19h 1500 TRY
- 20:00 15:00 19h 2062 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul
- 08:00 03:00 19h 2062 TRY
- 13:00 07:00 18h 1500 TRY
- 14:00 08:00 18h 2062 TRY
- 15:00 09:00 18h 2062 TRY
- 15:15 10:15 19h 1812 TRY
- 15:30 09:30 18h 1812 TRY
- 15:45 10:45 19h 1999 TRY
- 16:30 11:30 19h 2062 TRY
- 17:30 12:30 19h 2062 TRY
- 17:31 11:31 18h 1500 TRY
- 19:30 13:30 18h 1500 TRY
- 20:00 14:00 18h 2062 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Beyoglu
- 15:45 12:45 21h 1999 TRY
- 20:30 15:30 19h 1999 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Harem Bus Station, Istanbul
- 19:00 11:00 16h 2187 TRY
- 19:30 13:30 18h 1875 TRY
- 19:33 14:33 19h 1625 TRY
- 20:30 15:30 19h 1999 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Istanbul Aksaray
- 19:00 12:00 17h 2187 TRY
- 20:30 16:30 20h 1999 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Istanbul Central Bus Station
- 08:00 05:00 21h 2062 TRY
- 13:00 09:00 20h 1500 TRY
- 14:00 09:00 19h 2062 TRY
- 15:00 10:00 19h 2062 TRY
- 15:15 11:15 20h 1812 TRY
- 15:30 11:30 20h 1812 TRY
- 15:45 12:45 21h 1999 TRY
- 16:30 13:30 21h 2062 TRY
- 17:30 13:30 20h 2062 TRY
- 17:31 13:31 20h 1500 TRY
- 19:30 14:30 19h 1750 TRY
- 19:33 14:33 19h 1625 TRY
- 20:00 15:00 19h 2062 TRY
- 20:30 16:30 20h 1999 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Kadikoy
- 20:30 15:30 19h 1999 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Samandira Terminal, Istanbul
- 17:30 12:30 19h 1625 TRY
- 19:30 13:30 18h 1625 TRY
- 20:30 12:30 16h 1875 TRY
Bus Timetable: Trabzon Bus Station → Sultanbeyli Bus Station, Istanbul
- 14:00 08:00 18h 2062 TRY
- 19:30 13:30 18h 1500 TRY
Flight Routes & Schedules from Trabzon to Istanbul
- From TZX Trabzon Airport, hop on a flight heading to SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul for a trip of around 1h 50m to 1h 55m. Services operate from 03:45 until 23:00, with tickets starting at 1,856 to 3,002 TRY.
- IST Istanbul International Airport is your destination from TZX Trabzon Airport, with the flight taking around 2h to 2h 10m to get there. Departures run from 04:25 until 18:50, and tickets begin at 2,103 to 4,441 TRY.
Cheapest Flight Trabzon to Istanbul
1856 TRY, from TZX Trabzon Airport to SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul, departure at 03:45, duration 1h 55mFastest Flight Trabzon to Istanbul
3002 TRY, from TZX Trabzon Airport to SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul, departure at some times, duration 1h 50mFlight Timetable: TZX Trabzon Airport → IST Istanbul International Airport
- 04:25 06:25 2h 2370 TRY
- 09:40 11:45 2h 5m 3165 TRY
- 12:00 14:10 2h 10m 3568 TRY
- 12:35 14:45 2h 10m 2103 TRY
- 16:10 18:20 2h 10m 3568 TRY
- 16:35 18:45 2h 10m 2103 TRY
- 18:50 20:55 2h 5m 4441 TRY
Flight Timetable: TZX Trabzon Airport → SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul
- 03:45 05:40 1h 55m 1856 TRY
- 05:00 06:50 1h 50m 2271 TRY
- 11:00 12:50 1h 50m 2971 TRY
- 12:25 14:20 1h 55m 2475 TRY
- 15:20 17:15 1h 55m 2887 TRY
- 18:30 20:20 1h 50m 3002 TRY
- 21:30 23:20 1h 50m 3002 TRY
- 23:00 00:55 1h 55m 2887 TRY
Combined Routes & Schedules from Trabzon to Istanbul
Depart from TZX Trabzon Airport on a mixed transport route toward Istanbul. Your journey across buses, ferries, or trains lasts roughly 3h 25m to 5h 5m, with departures running from 05:15 until 21:05 and fares starting from 3,614 to 8,358 TRY. You’ll arrive at SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul, and checking the timetable for connections from Trabzon to Istanbul helps you plan your departure.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Trabzon to Istanbul
3614 TRY, from TZX Trabzon Airport to SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul, departure at 21:05, duration 3h 25mCombined Timetable: TZX Trabzon Airport → SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul
- 05:15 09:00 3h 45m 8358 TRY
- 10:05 15:10 5h 5m 4233 TRY
- 16:55 21:20 4h 25m 4336 TRY
- 21:05 00:30 3h 25m 3614 TRY
Frequently Asked Questions Trabzon to Istanbul
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trabzon to Istanbul.
How long does the Trabzon to Istanbul trip usually take?
The travel time on the Trabzon to Istanbul route depends on the transport type and, for buses, the arrival point in Istanbul. Flights take about 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes, while buses take about 16 to 21 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Trabzon to Istanbul?
The cheapest option on the Trabzon to Istanbul route is the bus, with fares from 1,500 TRY to 2,187 TRY. Flights are more expensive, starting at 1,856 TRY and going up to 4,441 TRY.
How much should I expect to pay for Trabzon to Istanbul overall?
For Trabzon to Istanbul, prices vary by transport type and destination in Istanbul. Bus tickets cost about 1,500 TRY to 2,187 TRY, while flights cost about 1,856 TRY to 4,441 TRY. Combined air travel via Sabiha Gokcen is higher, at 3,614 TRY to 8,358 TRY.
Which option is fastest on the Trabzon to Istanbul route?
Flights are the fastest option from Trabzon to Istanbul. The shortest air trips take about 1 hour 50 minutes, while some flights to Istanbul International Airport take up to about 2 hours 10 minutes. Buses are much slower.
Where do buses leave and arrive on the Trabzon to Istanbul route?
Buses depart from Trabzon Bus Station. In Istanbul, arrivals are listed at several points, including Samandira Terminal, Harem Bus Station, Istanbul Aksaray, Kadikoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul Central Bus Station, Alibeykoy Bus Station, Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, and Sultanbeyli Bus Station.
Where do flights operate from and to on the Trabzon to Istanbul route?
Flights on the Trabzon to Istanbul route depart from TZX Trabzon Airport. They arrive at either SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul or IST Istanbul International Airport. The combined option in the data is only listed for Trabzon Airport to Sabiha Gokcen.
When is the first and last flight from Trabzon to Istanbul?
The first flight on the Trabzon to Istanbul route departs at 03:45, and the last one departs at 23:00. The schedule does not show a fixed frequency, so departure times vary across the day.
When do buses run on the Trabzon to Istanbul route?
Buses from Trabzon to Istanbul start at 08:00 and the last listed departure is at 20:30. The schedule does not provide a regular frequency, so departures are spread across the day rather than shown at fixed intervals.
How do flight times differ between Istanbul airports on the Trabzon to Istanbul route?
Flight duration depends on the Istanbul airport. Trabzon Airport to Sabiha Gokcen takes about 1 hour 50 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes, while Trabzon Airport to Istanbul International Airport takes about 2 hours to 2 hours 10 minutes.
How long do buses take from Trabzon to different parts of Istanbul?
Bus travel times vary by arrival point on the Trabzon to Istanbul route. Some services take about 16 to 19 hours, while others take about 18 to 21 hours. The shortest listed bus trip is to Samandira Terminal or Harem Bus Station.
Is there a combined air option for Trabzon to Istanbul, and what does it cost?
Yes, the data includes a combined option from TZX Trabzon Airport to SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul. It costs about 3,614 TRY to 8,358 TRY and takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes.
Where should I book tickets for the Trabzon to Istanbul route?
For the Trabzon to Istanbul route, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided in the context. It lists the available transport options and their fares, including buses and flights, for this route.
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