How to get from Istanbul to Venice
- 1436 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 35m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 30m
direct
Flight
€144
Cheapest
6h 25m
1 transfer
Flight
€72
Ground only
43h 25m
2 transfers
Bus
€160
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Venice. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1436 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €72, on Wed, Sep 23.
This fare comes from a search on September 23, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1436 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €77Checked Sep 23 | 2h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €160Reading date not recorded | 43h 25m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€77Checked Sep 232h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€160Reading date not recorded43h 25m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Venice: 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 → Venice Marco Poloflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 35m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Venice
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€156October 2026
€64Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Venice Marco PoloSee live options and dates →
AJetIstanbul-SkopjeSee live options and dates →
AJetSkopje-VeniceSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Venice Marco PoloSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Salzburg, Salzburg-VeniceBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, AJet, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Venice works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Venice, about 2h 35m. In total it's roughly €77 over 2h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Venice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Venice?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Venice from Istanbul?
About 1436 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Venice cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €77 to €116. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Venice?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 35m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Venice?
About 2h 35m, 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 Venice?
Istanbul is SAW and Venice is VCE, so this route is usually written SAW to VCE.
Which operators run Istanbul to Venice?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, AJet, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Venice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 43h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Venice?
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: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 23 Sep 2026