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How to Travel from

Balkans to Istanbul

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Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$242.03
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$254.77
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$305.73

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.67–$280.25
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.12–$280.25

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,910.79
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$955.39

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$92.72

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$12.10

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$38.22

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.10
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02

Moto Boem Trans

Phone:
+381 19 542 888
Website:
redvoznje.net/en/auto-prevoznik/moto-boem-trans/
Bus from Šarbanovac to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$51.62

SP Adio

Phone:
+383 44 344 200
Website:
facebook.com/adiotours
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70

Darkom Prevoz

Phone:
+381 12 643060
Website:
facebook.com/ORIGINALDARKOMDOO/
Bus from Brestovačka banja to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Maxa Tours

Phone:
+381 10 310 600
Website:
web.facebook.com/p/MAXA-tours-100057059065753/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Bor to Pirot,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Balkans to Istanbul is to drive and train which costs $22.83 - $119.57 and takes 19h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balkans to Istanbul is to drive which takes 8h 30m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Balkans to Istanbul?

The distance between Balkans and Istanbul is 1081 km. The road distance is 769.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Balkans to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 14h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Balkans to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Balkans and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Balkans. It is currently 13:32 in Balkans and 15:32 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Balkans to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Balkans to Istanbul is 769 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Balkans to 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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