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Istanbul Airport, Turkey → Palermo, Italy

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Seven ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Palermo

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Palermo

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Trapani
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$598.71

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$471.33
Plane from Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$484.07

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,019.09
Plane from Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Istanbul to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$611.45

Aeroitalia

Website:
aeroitalia.com/en
Plane from Istanbul to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$611.45

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Istanbul to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62

Air Malta

Website:
airmalta.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bari Capruzzi to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.28
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.57

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Durrës to Bari
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Vlorë to Messina
Ave. Duration:
16h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$59.87

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Tekirdag to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.66

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Thessaloníki to Vlore
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağ
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.29

M&B Travel

Phone:
+355697278670
Website:
facebook.com/mbtravel.durres
Bus from Durrës to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti

Phone:
+39 091 62.08.111
Website:
aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Vittoria to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Pogradec to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Treviso
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$152.86

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Treviso Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$140.12

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Treviso Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$114.65

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.17

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$57.32

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.10–$3.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs $108.70 - $434.78 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Palermo via Istanbul, Pogradec, Durrës, Stazione Marittima and Bari Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 1m.

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Palermo is 1409 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo without a car is to bus which takes 37h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 1m.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Palermo bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Palermo?

Palermo is 2h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 12:28 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 10:28 in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5272+ hotels available in Palermo. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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