The distance between Stockholm and İstanbul is around 2,246km (1,396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Stockholm 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.
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Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
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Take the bus to Sarajevo and then to Istanbul.
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Take the train to Malmö Centralstation and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.
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There are several options for getting from Stockholm to İstanbul by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $64 and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.
The distance between Stockholm and İstanbul is around 2,246km (1,396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,173km (1,350 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Stockholm and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx $180.
The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $64 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Stockholm and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and İstanbul. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sarajevo and Istanbul. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.
Biss-Tours, Alpar Turizm, Transmarian, Mercado Sud, RVG and TransEvren run regular bus services between Stockholm and İstanbul. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Stockholm and İstanbul. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and arrive at Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Stockholm and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Ukraine International Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and LOT fly between Stockholm and İstanbul. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and and arrive into Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.
The flight from Stockholm to İstanbul typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and and arrive into Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stockholm and İstanbul. The distance is around 3,592km (2,232 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around $180.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | $180($180) | every 15 mins | 2,284km (1,419 miles) |
Fly to Istanbul (IST) | 4h 30m | $345($345) | every 15 mins | 2,246km (1,396 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 7h | $245($245) | once a week | 3,892km (2,418 miles) |
Bus via Galaţi | 2 days 15h | $64($64) | twice a week | 4,402km (2,736 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 19h | $175($175) | once a week | 3,761km (2,337 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 21h | $150($150) | once a week | 4,202km (2,611 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | $675($675) | on demand | 3,592km (2,232 miles) |
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Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.