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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Palermo is to fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 34m.

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 €95 - €250.

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 Istanbul and arriving at Palermo via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Stazione Marittima and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Bologna centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

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 which takes 36h 5m 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 Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Palermo train from?

Istanbul to Palermo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Palermo bus arrive?

Istanbul to Palermo bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Palermo?

Palermo is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:13 AM in Istanbul and 3:13 AM in Palermo.

Where does the Istanbul to Palermo train arrive?

Istanbul to Palermo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Istanbul to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Palermo by plane, bus, busferry, night train, 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
€98–245
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 55m
€88–236
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
36h 5m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 7h
€299–671
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
€297–446
Fly Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
9h 38m
€111–264
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Napoli - Porto Immacolatellabus
5. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
36h 38m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
42h 6m
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 57mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest 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, Volotea, and Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 6 times a week.

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