How to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul
- 1332 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with Metro Turizm, Luks Karadeniz, Mahmut Turizm
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Tbilisi to Istanbul: bus. The two cities are about 1332 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1332 km
Tbilisi to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Tbilisi → Shirak International AirportbusRegional connection·3h 37m
- 2Shirak International Airport → Zvartnots International AirportbusRegional connection·2h 20m
- 3Zvartnots International Airport → IğdırbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 02m
- 4Iğdır → İzmitbus
Kamil Koç·22h 02m - 5İzmit → İstanbul Dudullubus
Metro Turizm·15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Tbilisi to Istanbul
Metro Turizm, Luks Karadeniz, Mahmut Turizm runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:10 and the last at 16:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Turizm, Luks Karadeniz, Mahmut Turizmbus | 3 | 08:10 | 16:00 |
All departures
- 08:10
- 09:00
- 16:00
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
Kamil KoçIğdır-İzmitSee live options and dates →Metro Turizmİzmit-İstanbul DudulluSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Tbilisi to Istanbul works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Tbilisi to Gyumri, about 3h 37m. Transfer in Gyumri and continue by Regional connection bus on to Yerevan (2h 20m). Transfer in Yerevan and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Iğdır (1h 2m). Transfer in Iğdır and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to İzmit (22h 2m). Transfer in İzmit and continue by Metro Turizm bus on to İstanbul Dudullu (15 min). In total it's roughly €104 over 30h 36m, 4 transfers.
Tbilisi to Istanbul: common questions
When is the first bus from Tbilisi to Istanbul?
The first bus with Metro Turizm, Luks Karadeniz, Mahmut Turizm leaves at 08:10 and the last at 16:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Tbilisi to Istanbul?
3 a day with Metro Turizm, Luks Karadeniz, Mahmut Turizm, between 08:10 and 16:00.
How far is Istanbul from Tbilisi?
About 1332 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Tbilisi to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul?
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: Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Aug 2026