How to travel from Belgrade to Istanbul

There are 2 options to travel between Belgrade and Istanbul including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Belgrade to Istanbul is a bus with an average price of €38.

This is compared to other travel options from Belgrade to Istanbul:

A bus is €149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belgrade to Istanbul costing on average €187.

The fastest way to travel from Belgrade to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 53m.

The distance from Belgrade to Istanbul is approximately 502 miles (809 km).

The average frequency per day from Belgrade to Istanbul is:

• Around 50 flights per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belgrade and Istanbul as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Belgrade to Istanbul:

• Flights mostly depart from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Beograd, Autobuska stanica (Novi Beograd) (Београд, Аутобуска станица (Нови Београд)) and arrive in Istanbul, Hotel Amir.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Belgrade to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with City Lines, Luks Yonca, Luks Yonca to go to Istanbul by bus.
• Travel with Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJet, Lot Polish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, tarom to go to Istanbul by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Belgrade to Istanbul with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with City Lines, Luks Yonca, Luks Yonca.
• 9 direct flights per day with Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.

Omio customers who travel from Belgrade to Istanbul often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Antalya, İzmir, Athens, Ankara. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Istanbul and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Istanbul to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Istanbul, you can explore vibrant markets like the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, and experience a traditional Turkish Bath. Discover historic sights such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque. Don't miss the atmospheric Basilica Cistern and the panoramic views from Galata Tower. For shopping and entertainment, head to Istiklal Avenue.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Istanbul's key attractions, including the historic Hagia Sophia, the bustling Grand Bazaar, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise.