How to get from Istanbul to Kavak
- 591 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 54m
- 33 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h
direct
Bus
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Kavak. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 591 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
591 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | No current fare | 3h 54m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | No current fare | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- FlightNo current fare3h 54m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- BusNo current fare8h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Kavak: 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 → Kavakbus
Metro Turizm·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Kavak
FlixBus runs 33 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:20 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 33 | 02:20 | 23:45 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:20
- 03:45
- 05:00
- 05:20
- 05:50
- 06:21
- 06:45
- 07:15
- 07:46
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 10:15
- 16:20
- 16:50
- 17:45
- 18:15
- 18:20
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:19
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 22:00
- 22:20
- 22:44
- 22:45
- 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-KavakBook →
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Samsun-Çarşamba AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusSamsun-KavakBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, AJet, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Kavak works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Kavak, about 8h.
Istanbul to Kavak: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kavak?
The most useful route takes about 8h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Kavak?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:20 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 Kavak?
33 a day with FlixBus, between 02:20 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Kavak leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kavak from Istanbul?
About 591 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Kavak?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, AJet, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Kavak without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kavak?
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 Kavak here?
We have not verified a bookable ticket for this route. A general search on 12Go lists what is on sale.
Where to next
Other ways people search Istanbul to Kavak
- how to get from Istanbul to Kavak
- Istanbul to Kavak travel time
- Istanbul to Kavak distance
- cheapest way from Istanbul to Kavak
- Istanbul to Kavak by bus
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