There are 12 ways to get from Florence to Turkey by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Bologna, fly to Istanbul
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)
Train to Bologna, fly to Sabiha Gokcen
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Fly Florence to Izmir
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Fly from Florence (FLR) to Izmir (ADB)
Train to Venice, fly to Istanbul
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestre
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Istanbul (IST)
Bus
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Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Beograd
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Take the bus from Belgrade Zeleznicka to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
Train, bus via Sofia
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestre
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Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Sofia
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Take the train from Sofia to Halkali
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofia
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Take the train from Sofia to Halkali
Train, Bus
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
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Take the Bus from Bologna to Alexandroupoli
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Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul Otogari
Train, night train
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
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Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord
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Take the night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Halkali
Drive
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Drive from Florence to Istanbul
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Turkey?
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Turkey is to bus and train which costs €85 - €130 and takes 36h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Turkey?
The quickest way to get from Florence to Turkey is to train and fly which costs €150 - €600 and takes 6h 1m.
Is there a direct bus between Florence and Turkey?
No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Firenze Autostazione and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Belgrade Zeleznicka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.
Is there a direct train between Florence and Turkey?
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Yenikapi via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Gara Bucureşti Nord and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
How far is it from Florence to Turkey?
The distance between Florence and Turkey is 2044 km. The road distance is 1949.1 km.
How do I travel from Florence to Turkey without a car?
The best way to get from Florence to Turkey without a car is to bus which takes 32h 15m and costs €110 - €150.
How long does it take to get from Florence to Turkey?
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Florence to Turkey, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Florence to Turkey bus from?
Florence to Turkey bus services, operated by Florentia Bus, depart from Firenze Autostazione station.
Where do I catch the Florence to Turkey train from?
Florence to Turkey train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Bus or fly from Florence to Turkey?
The best way to get from Florence to Turkey is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs €150 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €150 and takes 32h 15m.
Launch map view
- Distance: 2043.7 km
- Duration: 8h 30m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Turkey?
KLM, Air France and 14 other airlines fly from Florence to Istanbul hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence to Istanbul via Beograd and Belgrade Zeleznicka in around 32h 15m.
Airlines
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3.400 ₺ - 13.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.100 ₺ - 12.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.100 ₺ - 14.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.700 ₺ - 13.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4.700 ₺ - 15.000 ₺
Flights from Bologna to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 5.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺
Flights from Venice to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 5.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.200 ₺ - 8.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 2.800 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3.200 ₺ - 11.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 2.600 ₺ - 9.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 3.200 ₺ - 11.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.200 ₺ - 11.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.800 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Bologna to Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 3.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 3.100 ₺ - 12.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Rome, Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2.900 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Bologna to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3.700 ₺ - 17.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Rome, Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 3.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Belgrade, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 3.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺
Flights from Venice to Istanbul via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 4.300 ₺ - 14.000 ₺
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 10.000 ₺ - 34.000 ₺
Flights from Bologna to Istanbul via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 7.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.800 ₺ - 8.500 ₺
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 2.300 ₺ - 8.500 ₺
Flights from Venice to Istanbul via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 6.000 ₺ - 26.000 ₺
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 6.500 ₺ - 39.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 13.000 ₺ - 43.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3.300 ₺ - 11.000 ₺
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 1.600 ₺ - 8.500 ₺
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3.400 ₺ - 9.000 ₺
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3.100 ₺ - 9.000 ₺
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 13.000 ₺ - 43.000 ₺
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 13.000 ₺ - 47.000 ₺
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Florence to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 4.100 ₺ - 26.000 ₺
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Sabiha Gokcen via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.200 ₺ - 8.000 ₺
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Bologna to Istanbul via Iasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 850 ₺ - 8.000 ₺
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 3.400 ₺ - 9.000 ₺
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Izmir via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2.400 ₺ - 8.500 ₺
Train operators
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 340 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- 340 ₺ - 470 ₺
- Base Standard
- 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Base Premium
- 1.000 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 600 ₺ - 2.200 ₺
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- 600 ₺ - 900 ₺
- Base Standard
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺
- Base Premium
- 1.500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 280 ₺ - 1.300 ₺
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- 440 ₺ - 600 ₺
- Smart Low Cost
- 280 ₺ - 350 ₺
- Smart Flex
- 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 550 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- 650 ₺ - 900 ₺
- Smart Low Cost
- 550 ₺ - 700 ₺
- Smart Flex
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 230 ₺ - 420 ₺
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- 380 ₺ - 420 ₺
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 240 ₺ - 330 ₺
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- 240 ₺ - 330 ₺
- Phone
- +35929311111
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 360 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 360 ₺ - 550 ₺
- 1st Class
- 550 ₺ - 750 ₺
Night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 450 ₺ - 950 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 450 ₺ - 650 ₺
- 1st Class
- 650 ₺ - 950 ₺
The Great Hall Sofia Station
AndyBTravels, DiscoverByRail.com
Siemens Desiro
Wikipedia
Interior of Dimitrovgrad to Sofia train
The Man in Seat 61...
INTER CITY train
Rail pictures
INTER CITY interior
Vagon web
REGIONAL train
Sky scrape city
Sofia Central Station
Malte Fuhrmann
The great hall at Sofia's central station
The Man in Seat 61...
Train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
A railjet at Vienna Hbf
The Man in Seat 61
2nd class carriage
The Man in Seat 61
First class seats
The Man in Seat 61
Business class
The Man in Seat 61
Restaurant & bar counter
The Man in Seat 61
Ticket machine
Welcome Pickups
OBB Railjet
Wikipedia
Railjet 2nd class
Wikipedia
Business class in ÖBB
Wiki
First class in ÖBB
Wiki
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 2.800 ₺ - 3.200 ₺
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
4 bert sleeper
AndyBTravels, DiscoverByRail.com
The Dacia Express couchette car
The Man in Seat 61
Train exterior
Romania Insider
Interior
Romania Journal
2nd class carrige
The Man in Seat 61...
InterCity exterior
Wikipedia
Inter Regio (IR) train
Wikipedia
Inter Regio (IR) interior
Wikipedia
CFR business car
Wikipedia
2nd class interior
Vagon web
Bus operators
- Phone
- +39 055 967024
- info@florentiabus.it
- Website
- florentiabus.it
Bus from Firenze Autostazione to Beograd
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 2.200 ₺ - 3.100 ₺
- Website
- https://florentiabus.bg/en/
Bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 2.400 ₺ - 3.300 ₺
- Website
- https://florentiabus.bg/en/
- Phone
- +3590885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Belgrade Zeleznicka to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 1.400 ₺ - 1.600 ₺
- Schedules at
- citylines.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Stazione Mestre to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 3.600 ₺ - 4.500 ₺
- Website
- http://www.yubim.eu/
- Website
- portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Bologna to Alexandroupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 6.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺
- Schedules at
- portokalidistours.gr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 210 ₺ - 300 ₺
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
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More Questions & Answers
How long is the flight from Florence to Turkey?
There is no direct flight from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 40m and has one stopover.
Where does the Florence to Turkey bus arrive?
Florence to Turkey bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro station.
What is the time difference between Florence and Turkey?
Turkey is 2h ahead of Florence. It is currently 6:21 PM in Florence and 8:21 PM in Turkey.
Where does the Florence to Turkey train arrive?
Florence to Turkey train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Can I drive from Florence to Turkey?
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Turkey is 1949 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Florence to Turkey.
Which airlines fly from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM and seven other airlines offer flights from Florence Airport to Istanbul Airport.
How do I get to Florence (FLR) Airport from Florence?
The best way to get from Florence to Florence Airport is to tram which takes 19 min and costs €2.