How to travel from Munich to Istanbul

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Compare bus and flight for Munich to Istanbul

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $70.

Distance: 983 miles (1583 km)

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Bus

$183

Average price

$162

Average price

Cheapest

6h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 33m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

31h 39m

Average total duration

31h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4.7 - 9.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

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from Munich to Istanbul

How to get from Munich to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Munich to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Turkish AirlinesVF42
01:40PM2h40
Munich Airport
06:20PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
$1751One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Turkish AirlinesVF42
01:40PM2h40
Munich Airport
06:20PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
$1751One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Turkish AirlinesVF42
01:40PM2h40
Munich Airport
06:20PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
$1751One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00AM31h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:30PMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
$1931One-way
1 transfer
Pegasus AirlinesPC1022
02:05PM2h40
Munich Airport
06:45PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
$1971One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC1024
05:45PM2h40
Munich Airport
10:25PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
$1971One-way
0 transfers
Turkish AirlinesTK1642
12:20PM2h50
Munich Airport
05:10PMIstanbul Airport
$2131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Istanbul

Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Istanbul.

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There are 2 options to travel between Munich and Istanbul including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Istanbul is a flight with an average price of $70 (€57).

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

A flight is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Istanbul costing on average $110 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:

Bus takes on average 31h 30m.

The distance from Munich to Istanbul is approximately 983 miles (1583 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Istanbul is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Istanbul:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, KLM to go to Istanbul by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S to go to Istanbul by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Istanbul:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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.

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