How to get from Istanbul to Erzurum
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Erzurum. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 55m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1046 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €41, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1046 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €28Checked Sep 8 | 6h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Older observation | 18h 23mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€28Checked Sep 86h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Older observation18h 23m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Erzurum: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Trabzon Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 40m - 2Trabzon Airport → Erzurum International Airportbus
FlixBus·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Erzurum
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€35Departures from Istanbul to Erzurum
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:50 and the last at 17:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 06:50 | 17:45 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 14 | 07:30 | 22:00 |
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
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusTrabzon Airport-Erzurum International Airport, Istanbul-ErzurumBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Erzurum works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Trabzon, about 1h 40m. Transfer in Trabzon and continue by FlixBus bus on to Erzurum (3h 55m). In total it's roughly €50 over 6h 55m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Erzurum: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Erzurum?
The most useful route takes about 6h 55m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Erzurum from Istanbul?
About 1046 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Erzurum cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €45. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Erzurum?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Erzurum?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 6h 55m. About 1h 20m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Erzurum?
Istanbul is SAW and Erzurum is ERZ, so this route is usually written SAW to ERZ.
Which operators run Istanbul to Erzurum?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Erzurum without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 18h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Erzurum?
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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