What is the cheapest way to get from Apulia to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Istanbul is to car ferry and bus which costs 4.400 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 30h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Apulia to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Apulia to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Apulia to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bari Porto and arriving at Istanbul via Durrës and Korçë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.

How far is it from Apulia to Istanbul?

The distance between Apulia and Istanbul is 1049 km.

How do I travel from Apulia to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Apulia to Istanbul without a car is to Bus via Korçë which takes 21h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Apulia to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Apulia to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Istanbul bus from?

Apulia to Istanbul bus services, operated by M&B Travel, depart from Bari Porto station.

Bus or fly from Apulia to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Apulia to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can Bus via Korçë, which costs and takes 21h 28m.

Where does the Apulia to Istanbul bus arrive?

Apulia to Istanbul bus services, operated by M&B Travel, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Apulia and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Apulia. It is currently 10:30 PM in Apulia and 12:30 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4247+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Apulia to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via plane, Bus, car, ferry, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Apulia to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Istanbul (IST)BRI - IST
2h 57m
₺7,051–14,978
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrës
2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbul
30h 17m
₺4,437–6,637
Bus via Korçë
1. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Durrës
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Korçë
3. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbul
21h 28m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Porto Di Brindisi
2. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Istanbul
18h 49m
₺10,904–16,306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port of Bari to Lezhë
2. Take the bus from Lezhë to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Esenler Otogar
24h 41m

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Istanbul (IST) flights

5Weekly Planes

2h 10mAverage Duration

₺5,195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,049.4 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Apulia, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bari Porto to Istanbul via Durrës and Korçë in around 21h 28m.

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