How to get from Istanbul to Bari
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 5m
1 transfer
Flight
€93
Cheapest
7h 50m
1 transfer
Flight
€91
Ground only
47h 55m
3 transfers
Bus
€157
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 17 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bari. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 7h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1019 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €68, on Fri, Sep 11.
This fare comes from a search on September 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1019 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €58Checked Sep 19 | 7h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €157Checked Sep 17 | 47h 55m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€58Checked Sep 197h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€157Checked Sep 1747h 55m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Bari: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
AJet·2h 05m - 2Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Bari
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€71October 2026
€56Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
FlixBusSofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-Naples, Naples-BariBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Ryanair, ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bari works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Budapest, about 2h 5m. Transfer in Budapest and continue by Ryanair flight on to Bari (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €91 over 7h 50m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Bari: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bari?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 7h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bari from Istanbul?
About 1019 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bari cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €91 to €322. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Bari?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 7h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bari?
About 7h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Bari?
Istanbul is SAW and Bari is BRI, so this route is usually written SAW to BRI.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bari?
On this route you travel with AJet, Ryanair, ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Bari without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 47h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bari?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: AJet, Ryanair
Route calculated: 17 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 Sep 2026