How to get from Vienna to Istanbul
- 1272 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 12 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Istanbul: flight. The two cities are about 1272 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 12 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 12, 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 27 | 2h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €82Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 31h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€55Checked Oct 272h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€82Omio catalogue, Oct 2831h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Vienna to Istanbul
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €58 | |
| November 2026 | €55 | |
| December 2026 | €56 |
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.
Departure 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· 36h 25m€82Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesVienna International-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurVienna-Plovdiv, Plovdiv-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Istanbul works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 12 October 2026. Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Vienna to Istanbul, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €166 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
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Vienna to Istanbul: common questions
How far is Istanbul from Vienna?
About 1272 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Vienna to Istanbul?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines, ArdaTur
Route calculated: 12 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026