How to get from Istanbul to Milan
- 1671 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 5h 10m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 45m
direct
Flight
€173
Cheapest
12h
1 transfer
Flight
€68
Ground only
47h 35m
2 transfers
Bus
€149
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Milan. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 5h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1671 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 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1671 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €65Checked Oct 11 | 5h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €149Older observation | 47h 35m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€65Checked Oct 115h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€149Older observation47h 35m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Belgradeflight
Air Serbia·2h 35m - 2Belgrade → MilanflightAir Serbia·1h 50m
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.
- Tue, Oct 13€87
- Wed, Oct 14€85
- Sat, Oct 17€171
- Sun, Oct 18€117
- Mon, Oct 19€87
- Tue, Oct 20€86
- Wed, Oct 21€75
- Thu, Oct 22€78
- Sat, Oct 24€114
- Sun, Oct 25€94
- Sat, Oct 31€102
- Sun, Nov 1€118
- Wed, Nov 4€78
- Thu, Nov 5€74
- Fri, Nov 6€81
- Sat, Nov 7€82
- Sun, Nov 8€75
- Mon, Nov 9€75
- Tue, Nov 10€68
- Fri, Dec 4€76
- Sat, Dec 5€63Cheapest found
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Milan 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
Air SerbiaIstanbul-Belgrade, Belgrade-MilanSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirIstanbul-BudapestSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirBudapest-MilanSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →12GoIstanbul-BucharestBook →
FlixBusBucharest-Munich, Munich-MilanBook →On this route you travel with Air Serbia, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, 12Go, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Milan works
Start with a Air Serbia flight from Istanbul to Milan, connecting in Belgrade, about 5h 10m. In total it's roughly €118 over 5h 10m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Milan?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 5h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Milan from Istanbul?
About 1671 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €63 to €171. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Milan?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Milan?
About 5h 10m, 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 Milan?
Istanbul is IST and Milan is MXP, so this route is usually written IST to MXP.
Which operators run Istanbul to Milan?
On this route you travel with Air Serbia, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, 12Go, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 47h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Milan?
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: Air Serbia
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 5 Oct 2026