How to get from Istanbul to Rijeka
A real 2-leg route: flight, bus. Door to door 9h 20m, from €90.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Rijeka. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 20m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1268 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
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 Rijeka: 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 → Ljubljana Jože Pučnikflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 25m - 2Ljubljana → Rijekabus
FlixBus·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Rijeka 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 Rijeka: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Rijeka works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Ljubljana, about 2h 25m. Transfer in Ljubljana and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rijeka (2h 15m). In total it's roughly €90 over 9h 20m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Rijeka
DepartureIstanbul
ArrivalRijekaWho runs Istanbul to Rijeka
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Ljubljana Jože PučnikSee live options and dates →FlixBusLjubljana-RijekaBook →
Turkish AirlinesSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Rijeka: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 20m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Rijeka from Istanbul?+−
About 1268 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Rijeka cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €90 to €134. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 9h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 9h 20m. About 3h 55m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Rijeka without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 33h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
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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