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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Catania is to fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Catania is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Catania. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Catania via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Tirana, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 43m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Catania?

The distance between Istanbul and Catania is 1289 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Catania without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 31h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Istanbul to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Catania bus from?

Istanbul to Catania bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Catania bus arrive?

Istanbul to Catania bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Catania?

Catania is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:58 PM in Istanbul and 9:58 PM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4538+ hotels available in Catania.

Istanbul to Catania - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Catania by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or 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 from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 22m
€95–260
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari to Cataniabus 590 / ...
31h 43m
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
25h 52m
€284–407
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SAW - CTA
8h 6m
€95–270
Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
40h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
40h 59m
Bus, bus and ferry #3
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
47h 35m

Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,289.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily.

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