What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Korçë and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 8m.

How far is it from Sicily to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Sicily and Istanbul (State) is 1282 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 22m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Sicily to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Bus or fly from Sicily to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 16h.

Where does the Sicily to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Sicily to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

What is the time difference between Sicily and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 2h ahead of Sicily. It is currently 5:34 PM in Sicily and 7:34 PM in Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4462+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Sicily to Istanbul (State) - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Sicily to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or busferry

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Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul (IST)CTA - IST
4h 55m
₺5,736–20,370
Fly Palermo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)PMO - SAW
8h 5m
₺5,176–14,280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Udine
3. Take the bus from Udine to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
39h 22m
₺9,843–16,360
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Trieste Centrale Station
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
47h 15m
₺9,588–20,474
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisi
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Istanbul
26h 16m
₺15,172–22,251
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CTA - SAW
7h 7m
₺5,586–21,170
Fly Palermo Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Istanbul (IST)PMO - IST
5h 38m
₺6,626–17,480
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Istanbul (IST)CIY - IST
6h 59m
₺5,660–22,275
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CIY - SAW
7h 56m
₺5,610–24,075
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Korçë
4. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbul
44h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salerno
2. Take the bus from Salerno to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 16h
₺11,569–21,169

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

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Distance: 1,281.8 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Aksaray via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Salerno, București, Autogara Militari, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Esenler Otogar in around 2d 16h.

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