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Six ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Sicily

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Sicily

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

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,019.09
Plane from Istanbul to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$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 București, Autogara Militari to Villa
Ave. Duration:
46h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$267.51–$369.42

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Vlorë to Villa
Ave. Duration:
16h 42m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 41m
Frequency:
Once a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.41–$70.06

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
16h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$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
Bus from Selimpasa Tesis to Bayrampaşa
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

Veli Trans

Phone:
+381 69 756756
Website:
facebook.com/D.o.o.VeliTrans
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Bari
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week

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

Erhan Trans

Phone:
+383 44 190 915
Website:
facebook.com/erhantrans/
Bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$50.95
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 Venezia Mestre to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.86–$140.12

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$82.80–$114.65

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$50.95
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.17
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48

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 Sicily?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily is to fly which costs $103.26 - $413.04 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $103.26 - $413.04 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Tekirdag, Thessaloníki, Vlorë, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.

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

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sicily is 1252 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 19m and costs $228.26 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily, including transfers.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $103.26 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 58m.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sicily bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, arrive at Tekirdağ station.

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

Sicily is 2h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 23:10 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 21:10 in Sicily.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 230+ hotels available in Sicily. Prices start at $31.18 per night.
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