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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs €100 - €280 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Palermo is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Regione Siciliana De Saliba via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Regione Siciliana Oreto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 39m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Palermo?

The distance between Istanbul and Palermo is 1451 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Palermo without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train via Caserta which takes 37h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Istanbul to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Palermo bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Palermo bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Palermo?

Palermo is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:44 PM in Istanbul and 4:44 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5741+ hotels available in Palermo.

Istanbul to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Palermo by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 Istanbul to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane IST - PMO
6h 34m
€116–285
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SAW - PMO
8h 54m
€93–266
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Caserta
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 train from Bari Centrale to Caserta stazionetrain
5. Take the train from Caserta to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
37h 51m
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 Palermocar
27h 15m
€301–443
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
8h 29m
€105–273
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
4. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
41h 35m
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, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus
42h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
2d 1h

Istanbul (IST) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 48mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Palermo.

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Distance: 1,451.3 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Volotea fly from Istanbul (IST) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 6 times a week.

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