How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul

International travel from Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Istanbul, Turkey is: Partially open.

Can I enter Turkey if coming from Germany?

Entry into Turkey is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Istanbul if traveling from Frankfurt am Main?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What measures do I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Turkey must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/12/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Frankfurt am Main and Istanbul.

The current restriction level for returning to Frankfurt am Main, Germany from Turkey is: Restricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Frankfurt am Main, Germany from Istanbul, Turkey?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Frankfurt am Main from Istanbul?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Which rules do I need to follow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/16/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Frankfurt am Main from Istanbul here.

There are 2 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Istanbul from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight, which costs on average $85 (€72).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Istanbul:

A flight is generally $75 (€62) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $160 (€134) from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.

The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 55 min.

There are alternative travel options to Istanbul that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 37 h   on average.

The Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul distance is around 1156 miles (1865 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul:

• Most travelers board their plane from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
• Most travelers board their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Hbf and arrive in Istanbul, Büyük Otogari.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul:

• You can go to Istanbul from Frankfurt am Main by plane with pegasus. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $85 (€72) with pegasus from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul on Omio.
• You can take a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul with Eurolines Germany. Cheap tickets can be found for $160 (€134) with Eurolines Germany from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul.

Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by plane with Lufthansa or pegasus.

Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Before traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket costs $85 (€72) one way on average for this trip.
• A bus ticket is costing on average $160 (€134) one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Frankfurt am Main to Istanbul tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.