How to get from Istanbul to Palermo
A real 3-leg route: flight, bus. Door to door 22h 35m, from €217.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 22h 35m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1376 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 €78, on Wed, Aug 19.
Istanbul to Palermo: 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 → Rome Fiumicinoflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 45m - 2Rome Fiumicino → RomebusCity transit·10m
- 3Rome Tiburtina → Palermobus
FlixBus·13h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Palermo prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Palermo: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Palermo works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Rome, about 2h 45m. Transfer in Rome Fiumicino and continue by City transit bus on to Rome (10 min). Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Palermo (13h 55m). In total it's roughly €217 over 22h 35m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Palermo
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereRome FiumicinoChange hereRomeWho runs Istanbul to Palermo
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →City transitRome Fiumicino-RomeBook →FlixBusRome Tiburtina-PalermoBook →
ArdaTurBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Palermo?+−
The most useful route takes about 22h 35m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Palermo from Istanbul?+−
About 1376 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Palermo cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €217 to €261. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Palermo?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 22h 35m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Palermo?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 22h 35m. About 5h 26m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Palermo?+−
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, City transit, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Palermo without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 59h 11m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Palermo?+−
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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