Karabük: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Karabük is a city of 125,403 people in Turkey (Karabük Province), 316 m (1,037 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre. It has 2 railway stations on record, including Karabük railway station.
Key facts
Daylight in Karabük runs from about 9 h 15 min a day in late December to 15 h 12 min in late June (computed for 41.2° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Karabük is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,991 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kastamonu Airport (KFS, 98 km).
Flights to Karabük: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Karabük railway station, Bolkuş Train Station. Trains to Karabük
Buses to Karabük · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Istanbul, 309 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Ankara, 144 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Bursa, 321 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Kayseri, 367 km — flights
- Konya, 371 km — flights
- Esenyurt, 331 km
- Eskişehir, 239 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Çankaya, 144 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Küçükçekmece, 324 km
- Bağcılar, 316 km
Common questions
Which airport serves Karabük?
Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport (ONQ), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Karabük?
About 125,403 people live in Karabük (GeoNames).
What time zone is Karabük in?
Europe/Istanbul, currently UTC+3.
What currency is used in Karabük?
The Lira (TRY). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Karabük?
Istanbul (309 km), Ankara (144 km), Bursa (321 km), Kayseri (367 km), Konya (371 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.