How to travel from İstanbul to Porto, Portugal

The distance between İstanbul and Porto is around 3,145km (1,954 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from İstanbul to Porto by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Portoİstanbul if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €565($565)
Operated by

Turkish Airlines

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sofia then Mirandela Central Bus Station and then to Porto.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lindau then take the train to Zuerich Hb then take the bus to Porto — Campo 24 de Agosto.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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car
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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance3,899km (2,423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Porto

There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Porto by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €565 ($565).

The distance between İstanbul and Porto is around 3,145km (1,954 miles).

It takes around 5h 40m to get from İstanbul and Porto by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Porto is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €565 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Porto. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Porto. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar, Sofia and Mirandela Central Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.

MetroTurizm, Union Ivkoni, Rodonorte, Yubim and Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana run regular bus services between İstanbul and Porto. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Porto. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Porto (OPO). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Porto with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 50m.

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa and British Airways fly between İstanbul and Porto. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Porto (OPO). These flights usually take around 4h 50m.

The flight from İstanbul to Porto typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Porto (OPO).

The closest major airport to Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Porto. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 İstanbul and Porto. The distance is around 3,899km (2,423 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Porto is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €565 ($565).

How do I get from İstanbul to Porto

Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Porto

Transport options from İstanbul to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 40m
€565($565)
every 30 mins3,145km (1,954 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 12h
€155($155)
twice a week3,968km (2,466 miles)
Bus via Sofia2 days 14h
€155($155)
once a week4,185km (2,600 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2 days 9h
€280($280)
3 times a week4,366km (2,713 miles)
Train and Bus2 days 11h
€185($185)
twice a week4,566km (2,837 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
€700($700)
on demand3,899km (2,423 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Porto

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Porto
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
268km (167 miles) from Porto
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
462km (287 miles) from Porto