How to get from Istanbul to Araklı
- 928 km as the crow flies
- 12 bus departures a day with Kamil Koç
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Araklı: bus. The two cities are about 928 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.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
928 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €105Older observation | 17h 09m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €38Older observation | 17h 32mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€105Older observation17h 09m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€38Older observation17h 32m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Araklı: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Araklıbus
Kamil Koç·17h 32m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Araklı
Kamil Koç runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koçbus | 12 | 00:30 | 21:00 |
| Lüks Karadeniz Seyahatbus | 3 | 11:59 | 18:00 |
All departuresKamil Koç
- 00:30
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 17:20
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
All departuresLüks Karadeniz Seyahat
- 11:59
- 14:20
- 18:00
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 KoçIstanbul-Araklı, Göreme-AraklıBook →
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Nevşehir Kapadokya AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busNevşehir Kapadokya Airport-GöremeBook →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, AJet, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Araklı works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Istanbul to Araklı, about 17h 32m. In total it's roughly €38 over 17h 32m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Araklı: common questions
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Araklı?
The first bus with Kamil Koç leaves at 00:30 and the last at 21:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Araklı?
12 a day with Kamil Koç, between 00:30 and 21:00.
How far is Araklı from Istanbul?
About 928 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Araklı?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, AJet, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Araklı?
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: Kamil Koç
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 11 Aug 2026