How to travel from Stockholm to İstanbul, Turkey

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.

7 routes found

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

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $180($180)
Operated by

Pegasus Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sarajevo and then to Istanbul.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $245($245)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Malmö Centralstation and then to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Istanbul.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Istanbul.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance3,592km (2,232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and İstanbul

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and İstanbul

Transport options from Stockholm to İstanbul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
$180($180)
every 15 mins2,284km (1,419 miles)
Fly to Istanbul (IST)4h 30m
$345($345)
every 15 mins2,246km (1,396 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 7h
$245($245)
once a week3,892km (2,418 miles)
Bus via Galaţi2 days 15h
$64($64)
twice a week4,402km (2,736 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 19h
$175($175)
once a week3,761km (2,337 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 21h
$150($150)
once a week4,202km (2,611 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
$675($675)
on demand3,592km (2,232 miles)

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Airports near İstanbul

The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.

SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
IST
Istanbul Airport (IST)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from İstanbul