How to get from Istanbul to Metković
A real 3-leg route: flight, bus. Door to door 20h 30m, from €201.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Metković. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 30m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 961 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €125, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Metković: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 20m - 2Vienna → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·4h 50m - 3Zagreb → MetkovićbusFlixBus·7h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Istanbul to Metković: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Metković works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Vienna, about 2h 20m. Transfer in Vienna and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (4h 50m). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Metković (7h 45m). In total it's roughly €201 over 20h 30m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Metković
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereVienna International
Change hereZagrebWho runs Istanbul to Metković
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →FlixBusVienna-Zagreb, Zagreb-MetkovićBook →
ArdaTurBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Metković: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Metković?+−
The most useful route takes about 20h 30m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Metković from Istanbul?+−
About 961 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Metković cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €201. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Metković?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 20h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Metković?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 20h 30m. About 4h 50m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Metković?+−
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Metković without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 35h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Metković?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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