How to get from Rize to Istanbul
Rize to Istanbul is 993 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 10m by plane. The trip takes 15h 45m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Rize to Istanbul by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 November 2026).
- First bus at 09:30, last at 18:00
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rize to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 993 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Nov 5 | 2h 10mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €41Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 15h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Nov 52h 10m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Bus€41Our estimate, not a fare we saw15h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rize to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rize → IstanbulflightAJet·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Rize to Istanbul
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €29 | |
| December 2026 | €29 | |
| January 2027 | €29 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Rize to Istanbul
FlixBus publishes departures from 09:30 to 18:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 3 | 09:30 | 13:30 |
| Lüks Karadeniz Seyahatbus | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
| Metro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Luks Karadenizbus | · | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 18:00
All departures Kamil Koç
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 13:30
All departures Lüks Karadeniz Seyahat
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro TurizmRize-İstanbul DudulluBook →
Pegasus AirlinesTrabzon Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rize to Istanbul works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 November 2026. Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Rize to İstanbul Dudullu, about 15h 45m. In total it's roughly €41 over 15h 45m, direct, no transfers.
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Rize to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rize to Istanbul?
Routavio's route check on 4 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 15h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rize to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:30 and the last at 18:00, from Pazar, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Rize to Istanbul leave from?
Pazar with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Istanbul from Rize?
About 993 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rize to Istanbul cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €41. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rize to Istanbul?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Rize to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 15h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rize to Istanbul?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 4 Nov 2026