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

The cheapest way to get from Sweden to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.400 ₺ - 23.000 ₺ and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sweden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sweden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sweden to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Sweden and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Sweden station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Yenikapi via Hamburg-Altona, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Sweden to Istanbul?

The distance between Sweden and Istanbul is 2059 km. The road distance is 3472.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sweden to Istanbul without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Sweden to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sweden to Istanbul bus from?

Sweden to Istanbul bus services, operated by Unilines, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Sweden to Istanbul train from?

Sweden to Istanbul train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Bus or fly from Sweden to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sweden to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Sweden to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sweden to Istanbul bus services, operated by Unilines, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sweden and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sweden. It is currently 12:40 PM in Sweden and 1:40 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Sweden to Istanbul train arrive?

Sweden to Istanbul train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Sweden to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sweden to Istanbul is 3473 km. It takes approximately 34h 44m to drive from Sweden to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3059+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Sweden to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Sweden to Istanbul by plane, busferry, bus, train, night train, car, or car 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 Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul (IST)plane CPH - IST
6h 52m
₺6,580–14,562
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CPH - SAW
7h 6m
₺4,093–13,583
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabusferry
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
2d
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Hamburg-Altona to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 7h
₺21,963–41,087
Drive 3,472.6 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Istanbulcar 3,472.6 km
34h 44m
₺29,481–42,584
Fly Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Istanbul (IST)plane GOT - IST
7h 1m
₺5,095–21,430
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul (IST)plane ARN - IST
7h 1m
₺7,232–16,732
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ARN - SAW
7h 14m
₺4,445–22,753
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Esenler Otogarbus
2d 3h
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Stockholm Central Bus Station to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 11h
₺10,863–13,583
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stockholm to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Istanbulcar
39h 9m
₺27,828–39,974

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

₺6,446Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,058.6 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Sweden and Istanbul, Turkey?

Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Esenler Otogar via Pristina and Pristina in around 2d 3h.

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