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30 h 36 min
3085 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Sicily to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (3 085 km)
30 h 36 min
3085 km.
from $169
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Bus
35 h 21 min
1324 km.
Ferry
26 h 51 min
1325 km.
from $590
Bus, Plane
6 h 14 min
1325 km.
from $310.52
Train, Bus
2 d 4 h 49 min
1324 km.
from $348.09

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Palermo to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.87–$101.63

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brindisi to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
17h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana,
Ave. Duration:
21h 43m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Shkoder,Rruga
Ave. Duration:
24h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.27–$69.87

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.63–$82.57

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

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.84–$53.36

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$21.60

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$31.76

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
Bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Tirana to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Email:
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
21h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$136.35

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$330.30
Plane from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.15–$584.37

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.63

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$304.89

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.07–$1,016.29
Plane from Palermo Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,016.29
Plane from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.15–$584.37

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$444.63

Air Malta

Website:
airmalta.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.07–$1,016.29

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$50.81
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Palermo Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
11h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$92.47

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Istanbul is to fly which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $103.26 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Istanbul via Palermo, Brindisi, Vlore , station and Katerini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 21m.

How far is it from Sicily to Istanbul?

The distance between Sicily and Istanbul is 1294 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 35h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Sicily to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Istanbul bus from?

Sicily to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Bus or fly from Sicily to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sicily to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $103.26 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 21m.

Where does the Sicily to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sicily to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brindisi station.

What is the time difference between Sicily and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Sicily. It is currently 05:08 in Sicily and 07:08 in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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