How to get from Malmö to Istanbul
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 35m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€210
Cheapest
6h 50m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€87
Ground only
58h 10m
3 transfers
Bus
€200
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Malmö to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 50m by bus, flight, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1989 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1989 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €87Checked Sep 20 | 6h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €200Checked Sep 17 | 58h 10m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€87Checked Sep 206h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€200Checked Sep 1758h 10m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Malmö 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.
- 1Malmö → Copenhagen KastrupbusLocal bus·45m
- 2Copenhagen Kastrup → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·3h 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, Malmö to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€83October 2026
€80Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetCopenhagen Kastrup-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMalmö Sturup Airport-Copenhagen Kastrup, Lund-Munich central, Munich central-SofiaBook →
Turkish AirlinesCopenhagen Kastrup-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurSofia-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Local bus, AJet, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Malmö to Istanbul works
Start with a Local bus bus from Malmö to Copenhagen, about 45 min. Transfer in Copenhagen and continue by AJet flight on to Istanbul (3h 20m). In total it's roughly €87 over 6h 50m, 1 transfer.
Malmö to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Malmö to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 6h 50m by bus, flight, 1 transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Malmö?
About 1989 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Malmö to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €87 to €136. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Malmö to Istanbul?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Malmö to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 6h 50m. About 2h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Malmö to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Local bus, AJet, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Malmö to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 58h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Malmö 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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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: Local bus, AJet
Route calculated: 20 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 20 Sep 2026