How to get from Istanbul to Kartal
3 ways, 1051 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 8h 24m | ₺11,280–17,170 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 17h 29m | ₺2,440–3,250 estimated |
| Taxi | 17h 29m | ₺16,250–24,400 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kartal?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 8h 24m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 1051 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Istanbul to Kartal?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₺2,440. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kartal?
- About 1h 59m in the air (IST → BUD), about 8h 24m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₺11,280–17,170; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Kartal from Istanbul by road?
- About 1355 km, roughly 17h 29m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₺2,440–3,250; tolls and parking are extra.