How to get from Istanbul to Catania
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 Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 56h 40m by bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 1259 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 €85, on Thu, Sep 3.
1259 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €65Checked Sep 9 | 3h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €180Reading date not recorded | 56h 40m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€65Checked Sep 93h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€180Reading date not recorded56h 40m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Catania: 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.
- 1İstanbul Esenler Otogarı → Sofiabus
FlixBus·8h 30m - 2Sofia → ZagrebbusFlixBus·12h 40m
- 3Zagreb → Rome TiburtinabusFlixBus·12h 40m
- 4Rome Tiburtina → CataniabusFlixBus·11h 15m
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 Catania
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€71October 2026
€69Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Sofia, Sofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-Rome Tiburtina, Rome Tiburtina-CataniaBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Catania-Fontanarossa AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Catania works
Start with a FlixBus bus from İstanbul Esenler to Sofia, about 8h 30m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (12h 40m). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rome Tiburtina (12h 40m). Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Catania (11h 15m). In total it's roughly €180 over 56h 40m, 3 transfers.
Istanbul to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Catania?
The most useful route takes about 56h 40m by bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Catania from Istanbul?
About 1259 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Catania cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €152 to €249. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Catania?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Catania without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 56h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Catania?
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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