How to get from Istanbul to Catania
- 1259 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 20h 50m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
20h 50m
3 transfers
Flight + Bus
€149
Ground only
55h 35m
3 transfers
Bus
€176
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 50m by flight, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 1259 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 €130, on Thu, Sep 17.
This fare comes from a search on September 23, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1259 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €67Checked Sep 23 | 20h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €176Older observation | 55h 35m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€67Checked Sep 2320h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€176Older observation55h 35m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Catania: 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 → Rome Fiumicinoflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 45m - 2Rome Fiumicino → Rome AnagninabusLocal bus·53m
- 3Rome Anagnina → Naplesbus
FlixBus·2h 45m - 4Naples → CataniabusFlixBus·8h 10m
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 Catania
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€147Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →Local busRome Fiumicino-Rome AnagninaSee live options and dates →FlixBusRome Anagnina-Naples, Naples-Catania, Sofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-NaplesBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Local bus, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Catania works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Rome, about 2h 45m. Transfer in Rome Anagnina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Naples (2h 45m). Transfer in Naples and continue by FlixBus bus on to Catania (8h 10m). In total it's roughly €149 over 20h 50m, 3 transfers.
Istanbul to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Catania?
The most useful route takes about 20h 50m by flight, bus, 3 transfers.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Catania?
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 Catania from Istanbul?
About 1259 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Catania cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €149 to €257. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Catania?
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 20h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Catania?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 20h 50m. About 6h 17m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Catania?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Local bus, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Catania without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 55h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Catania?
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: Pegasus Airlines, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 23 Sep 2026