You can get from Prague to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
To get from Prague to Istanbul on Jul 03 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 937 miles (1511 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $334 (€298) • 2 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | Eurolines Germany or Lufthansa |
Travel 937 miles (1511 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Prague to Istanbul. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Eurolines Germany or Lufthansa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Prague to Istanbul.
Travel between Prague, Czechia and Istanbul, Turkey is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.
Conditions of entry into Turkey:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Turkey has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 6/25/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Prague and Istanbul.
Return travel to Prague, Czechia from Turkey is: Restricted.
Entry into Czechia is allowed for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.
Requirements for reentering Czechia:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Czechia to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Prague, Czechia was last verified on 6/25/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Prague from Istanbul.
There are 4 ways to get from Prague to Istanbul: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Istanbul from Prague is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $1 (€1).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Istanbul:
A ferry is $120 (€107) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Istanbul costing on average $120 (€107).
A ferry is generally $334 (€298) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $334 (€298) from Prague to Istanbul.
Taking a ferry is about $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6) for this trip.
The fastest way from Prague to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Istanbul that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 27 h 25 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a ferry requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 937 miles (1511 km) from Prague to Istanbul.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Istanbul:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Prague to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
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 route.
Before traveling from Prague to Istanbul, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Prague to Istanbul tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need