Flight to Krasnodar
Istanbul → Krasnodar · about ~1h 30m in the air · ~€60–190
Bus to Gelendzhik
Krasnodar → Gelendzhik · about 3h 35m · ~€3–8
Istanbul → Gelendzhik
Türkiye to Russia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Istanbul?
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About the trip from Istanbul to Gelendzhik
Istanbul (Türkiye) and Gelendzhik (Russia) are 842 km (523 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Krasnodar: ~8h 5m door to door with 1 change, for ~€63–198 per person. The fastest route, by flight via Samara, takes ~7h 45m (~€160–550). The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Istanbul to Krasnodar: ~1h 30m in the air, 930 km, ~€60–190
- Bus from Krasnodar to Gelendzhik: about 3h 35m, 89 km, ~€3–8
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via Krasnodar: ~8h 5m, 1 change, ~€63–198
- Flight, via Samara: ~7h 45m, 1 change, ~€160–550
Questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Gelendzhik?
~8h 5m door to door by flight and bus, via Krasnodar, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes ~7h 45m.
How much does it cost to travel from Istanbul to Gelendzhik?
~€63–198 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Istanbul to Gelendzhik without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.