How to get from Istanbul to Akçaabat
- 887 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 5h 25m
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
14h 15m
direct
Bus
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Akçaabat. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 887 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
887 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | No current fare | 5h 25m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | No current fare | 14h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- FlightNo current fare5h 25m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- BusNo current fare14h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Akçaabat: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Akçaabatbus
Metro Turizm·14h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Akçaabat
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:21 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 08:21 | 23:45 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 08:21
- 09:46
- 11:01
- 11:21
- 12:46
- 15:20
- 16:45
- 18:00
- 18:20
- 19:20
- 19:45
- 20:45
- 22:00
- 22:20
- 23:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-AkçaabatBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusTrabzon-AkçaabatBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Akçaabat works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Akçaabat, about 14h 15m.
Istanbul to Akçaabat: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Akçaabat?
The most useful route takes about 14h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Akçaabat?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:21 and the last at 23:45, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Akçaabat?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 08:21 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Akçaabat leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Akçaabat from Istanbul?
About 887 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Akçaabat?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Akçaabat without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Akçaabat?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book a ticket for Istanbul to Akçaabat here?
We have not verified a bookable ticket for this route. A general search on 12Go lists what is on sale.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026