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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Messina

Composite routes from Istanbul to Messina

Cheapest
28 h 33 min
Car
2898 km.
from $159
Fastest
3 h 33 min
Plane
Other
7 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1187 km.
from $198.80
9 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1187 km.
from $102.09
29 h 6 min
Bus, Train
1187 km.
from $5.43
24 h 45 min
Ferry
1188 km.
from $511.43
12 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
1187 km.
from $237.17
14 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
1187 km.
from $366.48
10 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
1187 km.
from $318.91
29 h 49 min
Bus, Train
1187 km.
from $5.43
29 h 56 min
1188 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.39–$216.56
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$471.33

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$305.73

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$445.85
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
8h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33
Plane from Istanbul to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$1,019.09

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$318.46

Air Malta

Website:
airmalta.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$891.70

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bari Capruzzi to Messina
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$61.15

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Bari Capruzzi to Messina
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Durrës to Bari
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Vlorë to Taranto
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Messina
Ave. Duration:
24h 42m
Frequency:
Once a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.94–$57.32
Bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$70.06

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Katerini
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$121.02

Veli Trans

Phone:
+381 69 756756
Email:
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
Email:
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Kateríni to Vlore
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week

M&B Travel

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

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

Erhan Trans

Phone:
+383 44 190 915
Email:
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 Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$22.93
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$49.68
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bari Centrale to Villa
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$45.86
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$24.20
Train from Taranto to Villa
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$36.94

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Email:
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$56.05

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:
$3.02–$3.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Messina is to fly and train which costs $38.04 - $206.52 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 56m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Messina. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Messina via Pogradec, Durrës, Stazione Marittima and Bari Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 56m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Messina?

The distance between Istanbul and Messina is 1388 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Messina without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 29h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Istanbul to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Messina bus from?

Istanbul to Messina bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Messina bus arrive?

Istanbul to Messina bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Messina?

Messina is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:26 in Istanbul and 08:26 in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 857+ hotels available in Messina. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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