How to get from Istanbul to Berlin
- 1733 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 05m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 45m
direct
Flight
€178
Cheapest
3h 05m
direct
Flight
€55
Ground only
46h 40m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€168
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Berlin. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1733 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 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1733 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €55Checked Sep 19 | 3h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €168Older observation | 46h 40m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€55Checked Sep 193h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€168Older observation46h 40m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Berlin: 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 → Berlin Brandenburgflight
AJet·3h 05m
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 Berlin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€101October 2026
€58Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-PlovdivBook →
ArdaTurPlovdiv-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Turkish Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Berlin works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Berlin, about 3h 5m. In total it's roughly €55 over 3h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Berlin?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Berlin from Istanbul?
About 1733 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Berlin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €58 to €143. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Berlin?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 05m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Berlin?
About 3h 05m, 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 Berlin?
Istanbul is SAW and Berlin is BER, so this route is usually written SAW to BER.
Which operators run Istanbul to Berlin?
On this route you travel with AJet, Turkish Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 46h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin?
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
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 19 Sep 2026