How to get from Istanbul to Erzurum
- 1046 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 14h 15m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 11 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 49m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€62
Cheapest
14h 15m
direct
Bus
€45
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Erzurum: flight, bus. The two cities are about 1046 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 11 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1046 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Oct 11 | 6h 49mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Reading date not recorded | 14h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Oct 116h 49m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Reading date not recorded14h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Erzurum: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Ağrı Airportflight2h 19m
- 2Ağrı Airport → Erzurumbus
FlixBus·2h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Istanbul to Erzurum
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:50 and the last at 17:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 06:50 | 17:45 |
| Metro Turizm, Bizim Igdir, Mek Agri Dagibus | 34 | — | — |
| Metro Turizmbus | 23 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:50
- 08:15
- 09:30
- 09:50
- 10:20
- 11:15
- 11:45
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 14:45
- 16:00
- 16:20
- 17:45
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Erzurum works
Start with a flight from Istanbul to Ağrı, about 2h 19m. Transfer in Ağrı and continue by FlixBus bus on to Erzurum (2h 45m). In total it's roughly €62 over 6h 49m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Erzurum: common questions
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Erzurum?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:50 and the last at 17:45, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Erzurum?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 06:50 and 17:45.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Erzurum leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Erzurum from Istanbul?
About 1046 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Erzurum?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erzurum?
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 directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026