How to get from Istanbul to Belgrade
- 819 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 13h 10m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 35m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€82
Cheapest
13h 10m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€69
Ground only
30h 35m
2 transfers
Bus
€95
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Belgrade. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 10m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 819 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
819 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €68Older observation | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €191Reading date not recorded | 41h3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Sep 23 | 30h 35m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Older observation1h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€191Reading date not recorded41h · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Sep 2330h 35m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Belgrade: 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.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·2h - 2Budapest Népliget → Belgradebus
FlixBus·6h
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
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Belgrade
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€114October 2026
€91Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 14h 25m€45Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 23
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirIstanbul Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →FlixBusBudapest Népliget-Belgrade, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Sofia, Sofia-Timișoara, Timișoara-Belgrade, Bucharest-TimisoaraBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →City transitTimisoara-TimișoaraBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Belgrade works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Budapest, about 2h. Transfer in Budapest Népliget and continue by FlixBus bus on to Belgrade (6h). In total it's roughly €69 over 13h 10m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Belgrade: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Belgrade?
The most useful route takes about 13h 10m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Belgrade?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Belgrade from Istanbul?
About 819 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Belgrade cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €69 to €95. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Belgrade?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 13h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Belgrade?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 13h 10m. About 4h 25m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Belgrade?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., City transit.
Can you get from Istanbul to Belgrade without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Belgrade?
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: Wizz Air, FlixBus
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 22 Sep 2026