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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Catania to Istanbul

Composite routes from Catania to Istanbul

Cheapest
29 h 30 min
Car
2989 km.
from $164
Fastest
3 h 39 min
Plane
Other
32 h 36 min
Train, Ferry
1255 km.
Select a ticket
25 h 32 min
Ferry
1255 km.
from $549.24

Transport providers

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$330.31

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.65

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.58–$304.90

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.09–$1,016.34

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$444.65

Air Malta

Website:
airmalta.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$1,016.34

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$21.60
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$13.97
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.30–$47.01

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Email:
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Porto di Brindisi to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$57.17

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Bus operators

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Port of Bari to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
19h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Shkoder,Rruga
Ave. Duration:
27h 46m
Frequency:
Once a week

Firenze Lines

Phone:
+355696383030
Website:
firenzelines.com/
Bus from Port of Bari to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Tiranë to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.47–$62.25
Bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.28–$69.87

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Katerini to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$69.87–$127.04

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Vlore , station to Kateríni
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Istanbul is to fly which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Catania to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $103.26 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico and arriving at Istanbul via Vlore , station and Katerini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 33m.

How far is it from Catania to Istanbul?

The distance between Catania and Istanbul is 1290 km.

How do I travel from Catania to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Catania to Istanbul without a car is to train and ferry and Bus which takes 32h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Catania to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Catania to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Istanbul bus from?

Catania to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.

Where does the Catania to Istanbul bus arrive?

Catania to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Catania and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Catania. It is currently 12:39 in Catania and 14:39 in Istanbul.

Which airlines fly from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Air Malta, Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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