Istanbul to Safranbolu by flight + bus

This route from Istanbul to Safranbolu is not by plane the whole way: by flight, bus it takes about 6h 10m in total, run by AJet, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €21. The flight is still the quickest.

A closer look at the Flight journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare
€41

Older observation · Not checked for your date

Total journey
6h 10m
Change
2 transfers
Operator
AJet, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ankara Esenboğa AirportAJet1h 05m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Ankara Esenboğa Airport
  2. 2
    Ankara Esenboğa Airport to AnkaraAirport shuttle bus57m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Ankara
  3. 3
    Ankara to SafranboluKamil Koç2h 48m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time6h 10m

Departures from Istanbul to Safranbolu

FlixBus runs 57 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus5700:2023:59
Kamil Koçbus1400:3023:05

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.

Before you travel

Which airports?

The airports are in this record; the terminal, the gate and the trip to the airport are not. Confirm the terminal on your own ticket.

Check-in and security

The flight time covers the airborne part only. Allow separate time for reaching the airport, check-in, security and the journey on arrival.

Baggage and ticket conditions

Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.

Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

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Istanbul to Safranbolu by plane: common questions

How long does Istanbul to Safranbolu take by plane?

The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + bus together take about 6h 10m, 2 transfers.

How much is a flight ticket from Istanbul to Safranbolu?

The best price in our latest check was €41. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the flight from Istanbul to Safranbolu?

AJet, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the flight or the bus better?

The bus is cheaper at €21. The flight wins on journey time.

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