How to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg
- 2209 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight + bus, 15h 20m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h 36m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€208
Cheapest
15h 20m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€174
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Gothenburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 20m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2209 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2209 km
Istanbul to Gothenburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Oslo Gardermoenflight
Turkish Airlines·3h 55m - 2Oslo → Kungälvbus
FlixBus·3h 25m - 3Kungälv → GothenburgbusFlixBus·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.
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Gothenburg 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
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Oslo Gardermoen, Istanbul Airport-Stockholm ArlandaSee live options and dates →FlixBusOslo-Kungälv, Kungälv-GothenburgBook →SJStockholm-GothenburgBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, SJ; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Gothenburg works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Oslo, about 3h 55m. Transfer in Oslo and continue by FlixBus bus on to Kungälv (3h 25m). Transfer in Kungälv and continue by FlixBus bus on to Gothenburg (15 min). In total it's roughly €174 over 15h 20m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Gothenburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg?
The most useful route takes about 15h 20m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg from Istanbul?
About 2209 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Gothenburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €174 to €208. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Gothenburg?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 15h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Gothenburg?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 15h 20m. About 7h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Gothenburg?
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, SJ.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Gothenburg?
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: Turkish Airlines, FlixBus
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026