How to get from Istanbul to Vienna
- 1272 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 20m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 10m
direct
Flight
€121
Cheapest
2h 20m
direct
Flight
€55
Ground only
35h 30m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€130
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1272 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 €44, on Fri, Sep 18.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1272 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €55Checked Oct 2 | 2h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €130Older observation | 35h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€55Checked Oct 22h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€130Older observation35h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Vienna: 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 → Vienna Internationalflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 20m
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 Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€53November 2026
€52Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 32h 55m€93Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-PlovdivBook →
ArdaTurPlovdiv-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Vienna works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Vienna, about 2h 20m. In total it's roughly €55 over 2h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Vienna from Istanbul?
About 1272 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Vienna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €54 to €126. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Vienna?
About 2h 20m, 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 Vienna?
Istanbul is SAW and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written SAW to VIE.
Which operators run Istanbul to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 32h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Vienna?
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: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026