How to travel from Istanbul to Berlin

Travel from Istanbul, Turkey to Berlin, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Berlin from Istanbul restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Berlin, Germany from Istanbul?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Berlin, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Istanbul and Berlin closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Istanbul, Turkey from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Istanbul from Berlin restricted?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Istanbul from Berlin?

Conditions of reentry into Turkey:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?

You should observe these safety measures in Turkey as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Turkey was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Istanbul from Berlin closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Istanbul to Berlin including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Berlin is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Berlin:

Taking a train is usually $44 (€39) less than taking a bus to Berlin, which costs on average $50 (€44) for the same trip.

Taking a train is usually $83 (€74) less than taking a flight to Berlin, which costs on average $89 (€79) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Berlin from Istanbul is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 50 min.

Other travel options to Berlin can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 31 h 55 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

The distance is approximately 1076 miles (1735 km) from Istanbul to Berlin.

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

• Buses mostly leave from Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) and tend to arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
• Flights from Istanbul to Berlin most often leave from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Trains from Istanbul to Berlin most often leave from Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

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

• Travel with pegasus for flights to Berlin. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for pegasus Istanbul to Berlin tickets on Omio for $89 (€79).

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

• You can book a direct bus with Eurolines Germany.
• You can travel directly by plane with pegasus or Turkish Airlines.

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

When planning your trip from Istanbul to Berlin, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $50 (€44) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $89 (€79) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $6 (€5) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Istanbul to Berlin online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.