How to get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
- 2037 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
direct
Flight
€203
Cheapest
3h 15m
direct
Flight
€57
Ground only
53h 26m
2 transfers
Bus
€144
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 13 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Düsseldorf. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2037 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.
2037 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €57Checked Oct 13 | 3h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €144Checked Oct 12 | 53h 26m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€57Checked Oct 133h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€144Checked Oct 1253h 26m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Düsseldorf: 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 → Düsseldorf Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Wed, Oct 14€82
- Thu, Oct 15€91
- Fri, Oct 16€112
- Sat, Oct 17€91
- Sun, Oct 18€139
- Mon, Oct 19€141
- Tue, Oct 20€139
- Wed, Oct 21€123
- Thu, Oct 22€142
- Fri, Oct 23€191
- Sat, Oct 24€229
- Sun, Oct 25€150
- Mon, Oct 26€150
- Tue, Oct 27€186
- Fri, Nov 6€81
- Sat, Nov 7€93
- Sun, Nov 8€86
- Mon, Nov 9€93
- Tue, Nov 10€67Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 11€76
- Thu, Nov 12€88
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Düsseldorf on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →Lotus TravelIstanbul-BucharestBook →
FlixBusBucharest-Mönchengladbach, Mönchengladbach-DüsseldorfBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lotus Travel, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Düsseldorf works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Düsseldorf, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €57 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Düsseldorf: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Düsseldorf from Istanbul?
About 2037 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Düsseldorf cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €67 to €229. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 15m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
About 3h 15m, 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 Düsseldorf?
Istanbul is SAW and Düsseldorf is DUS, so this route is usually written SAW to DUS.
Which operators run Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lotus Travel, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 53h 26m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
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
Route calculated: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 13 Oct 2026