How to get from Istanbul to Belgrade
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Belgrade. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 819 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €78, on Mon, Aug 31.
819 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €125Checked Sep 8 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €191Reading date not recorded | 41h3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 34h 16m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€125Checked Sep 81h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€191Reading date not recorded41h · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Sep 834h 16m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Belgrade: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Belgrade Nikola Teslaflight
Turkish Airlines·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Belgrade
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€191October 2026
€162Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 14h 25m€45Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Belgrade Nikola TeslaSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
FlixBusSofia-Timișoara, Timișoara-Belgrade, Bucharest-TimisoaraBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →City transitTimisoara-TimișoaraBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Belgrade works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Belgrade, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €125 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Belgrade: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Belgrade?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Belgrade from Istanbul?
About 819 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Belgrade cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €79 to €116. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Belgrade?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 45m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Belgrade?
About 1h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Belgrade?
Istanbul is IST and Belgrade is BEG, so this route is usually written IST to BEG.
Which operators run Istanbul to Belgrade?
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., City transit.
Can you get from Istanbul to Belgrade without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Belgrade?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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