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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.600 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portugal to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Lisbon, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Portugal to Istanbul?

The distance between Portugal and Istanbul is 3265 km. The road distance is 3989.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Portugal to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 9h and costs 9.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Portugal to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Istanbul bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Portugal to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Portugal to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Portugal to Istanbul bus arrive?

Portugal to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Portugal to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Istanbul is 3989 km. It takes approximately 38h 51m to drive from Portugal to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4222+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Portugal to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Portugal to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or night 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 from Lisbon-Portela Airport
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LIS - IST
7h 53m
₺4,909–11,109
Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Istanbul (IST)plane OPO - IST
8h 13m
₺4,605–11,124
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Parisbus
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 9h
₺9,942–20,242
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to Villach Hbf/Bbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
2d 11h
₺32,097–86,985
Drive 3,989.1 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Istanbulcar 3,989.1 km
38h 51m
₺31,300–45,211
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
2d 13h
₺10,009–15,509
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Zurich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 23h
₺20,987–34,354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Humberto Delgado Airport to Sevilla Plaza de Armasbus
2. Take the bus from Seville Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
3d 2h
₺8,939–16,009

Portugal to Istanbul by bus, foot, subway, and train

2Weekly Services

2d 9hAverage Duration

₺9,942Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,264.8 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Portugal and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Martim Moniz to İstanbul Esenler via Estação Oriente, Lisbon, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 2d 13h.

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