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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Istanbul via da Bari-Calefati, Bari Porto, Durrës and Korçë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 22m.

How far is it from Palermo to Istanbul?

The distance between Palermo and Istanbul is 1451 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Istanbul without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 35h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Palermo to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Istanbul bus from?

Palermo to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where does the Palermo to Istanbul bus arrive?

Palermo to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bari station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 6:43 PM in Palermo and 7:43 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3063+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Palermo to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Istanbul by plane, bus, busferry, car, ferry, car ferry, or train

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

Fly Palermo Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Istanbul (IST)plane PMO - IST
6h 15m
₺5,112–14,347
Fly Palermo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane PMO - SAW
8h 48m
₺3,125–13,368
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Baribus 591
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Korçëbus
4. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus
35h 22m
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar
4. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Istanbulcar
26h 31m
₺14,579–23,202
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul (IST)plane CTA - IST
8h 36m
₺6,573–15,824
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
40h 5m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Korçëbus
4. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus
41h 17m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

7Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

₺3,461Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,451.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Turkish Airlines and Volotea fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.

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