How to get from Istanbul to Florence
- 1483 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 14h 20m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 2 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Florence: flight, bus. The two cities are about 1483 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 2 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €92, on Fri, Sep 18.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1483 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €80Checked Sep 23 | 14h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €117Older observation | 41h 56m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€80Checked Sep 2314h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€117Older observation41h 56m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Florence: 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 → Budapestflight
Wizz Air·1h - 2Budapest → Bolognaflight
Wizz Air·1h 30m - 3Bologna → Florencebus
FlixBus·1h 11m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€107Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirIstanbul-BudapestSee live options and dates →Wizz AirBudapest-BolognaSee live options and dates →FlixBusBologna-Florence, Zurich Airport-Florence, Sofia-Ljubljana, Ljubljana-FlorenceBook →
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →City transitZurich-Zurich AirportBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, AJet, City transit, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Florence works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Bologna, connecting in Budapest, about 5h 20m. Transfer in Bologna and continue by FlixBus bus on to Florence (1h 11m). In total it's roughly €93 over 9h 6m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Florence: common questions
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Florence?
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 Florence from Istanbul?
About 1483 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Florence cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €92 to €117. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Florence?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, AJet, City transit, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Florence?
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: 2 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 2 Sep 2026