How to travel from Naples to İstanbul, Turkey
The distance between Naples and İstanbul is around 1,248km (775 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Naples to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İstanbul → Naples if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Naples (NAP) to Istanbul (IST).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost$350($350)
Turkish Airlines
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia and then to Istanbul Otogari.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$275($275)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sofia then take the train to Halkali.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$265($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and İstanbul
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naples to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $135 and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $350.
The distance between Naples and İstanbul is around 1,248km (775 miles).
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Naples and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Naples to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx $350.
The cheapest way to travel between Naples and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naples and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Naples and İstanbul. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia and Istanbul Otogari. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Georg, MetroTurizm and Alpar Turizm run regular bus services between Naples and İstanbul. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Naples and İstanbul. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and arrive at Istanbul (IST). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Naples and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Naples and İstanbul. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Naples to İstanbul typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Istanbul (IST).
The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Naples and İstanbul. The distance is around 2,422km (1,505 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around $350.
Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and İstanbul
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 50m | $350($350) | hourly | 1,248km (775 miles) |
| Fly to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) | 4hrs | $380($380) | hourly | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | $400($400) | every 30 mins | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, Fly | 4h 40m | $265($265) | every 30 mins | 1,688km (1,049 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | $275($275) | once a week | 2,678km (1,664 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | $265($265) | once a week | 2,699km (1,677 miles) |
| Bus to Foggia, train | 2 days 8h | $135($135) | once a week | 3,661km (2,275 miles) |
Drive | 22h 25m | $285($285) | on demand | 2,422km (1,505 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naples and İstanbul
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Bus companies
Georg
MetroTurizm
Alpar Turizm
Brianna Tour
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Airports near İstanbul
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from İstanbul