How to get from Istanbul to Ohrid
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Ohrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 47m by flight, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 690 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Istanbul to Ohrid: 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 → Viennaflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m - 2Vienna → Naplesflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 40m - 3Naples Airport → Tirana Nënë TerezaflightRyanair·1h 20m
- 4Tirana Nënë Tereza → Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportbusRegional connection·2h 32m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Ohrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€101November 2026
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesIstanbul-ViennaSee live options and dates →Pegasus AirlinesVienna-Naples, Naples Airport-Tirana Nënë TerezaSee live options and dates →Regional connectionTirana Nënë Tereza-Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Ohrid works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Naples, connecting in Vienna, about 5h 55m. Transfer in Naples and continue by Ryanair flight on to Tirana (1h 20m). Transfer in Tirana and continue by Regional connection bus on to Ohrid (2h 32m). In total it's roughly €179 over 14h 47m, 3 transfers.
Istanbul to Ohrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Ohrid?
The most useful route takes about 14h 47m by flight, bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Ohrid from Istanbul?
About 690 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Ohrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €179. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Ohrid?
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 14h 47m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Ohrid?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 14h 47m. About 5h of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Ohrid?
Istanbul is SAW and Ohrid is OHD, so this route is usually written SAW to OHD.
Which operators run Istanbul to Ohrid?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ohrid?
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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