How to get from Lisbon to Istanbul
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lisbon to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 9h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 3237 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 €58, on Thu, Sep 10.
3237 km
Lisbon to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Lisbon → Lyonflight
easyJet·3h 20m - 2Lyon → Istanbulflight
easyJet·5h 05m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Lisbon to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€130October 2026
€73Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetLisbon-LyonSee live options and dates →easyJetLyon-IstanbulSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaLisbon-Madrid, Madrid-IstanbulSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesLisbon Humberto Delgado-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with easyJet, Air Europa, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lisbon to Istanbul works
Start with a easyJet flight from Lisbon to Istanbul, connecting in Lyon, about 9h. In total it's roughly €102 over 9h, 1 transfer.
Lisbon to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 9h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Lisbon?
About 3237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lisbon to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €109 to €317. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Lisbon to Istanbul?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 9h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Istanbul?
About 9h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Lisbon and Istanbul?
Lisbon is LIS and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written LIS to SAW.
Which operators run Lisbon to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with easyJet, Air Europa, Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul?
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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