How to get from Istanbul to Çayeli
Istanbul to Çayeli is 983 km in a straight line.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Istanbul to Çayeli by price and travel time (route calculated on 31 October 2026).
- Fastest: flight, 3h 50m
- First bus at 08:21, last at 16:45
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 31 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Çayeli: flight, bus. The two cities are about 983 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 31 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
983 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | No current fare | 3h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | No current fare | 16h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- FlightNo current fare3h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- BusNo current fare16h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Çayeli: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Rize–Artvin Airportflight
AJet·1h 50m - 2Rize–Artvin Airport → Çayelibus
FlixBus·15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Çayeli
FlixBus publishes departures from 08:21 to 16:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 08:21 | 16:45 |
| Lüks Karadeniz Seyahatbus | 3 | 11:59 | 18:00 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 1 | 11:01 | 11:01 |
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 08:21
- 09:46
- 10:21
- 11:21
- 11:46
- 12:46
- 15:20
- 16:45
All departures Lüks Karadeniz Seyahat
- 11:59
- 14:20
- 18:00
All departures Kamil Koç
- 11:01
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Rize–Artvin AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusRize–Artvin Airport-ÇayeliBook →
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-ÇayeliBook →On this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus, Metro Turizm.
How the trip from Istanbul to Çayeli works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 31 October 2026. Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Rize, about 1h 50m. Transfer in Rize and continue by FlixBus bus on to Çayeli (15 min).
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Istanbul to Çayeli: common questions
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Çayeli?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:21 and the last at 16:45, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Çayeli leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Çayeli from Istanbul?
About 983 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Çayeli?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus, Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Çayeli?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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 Çayeli 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: AJet, FlixBus, Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 31 Oct 2026