How to get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Düsseldorf. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2037 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 €58, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2037 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Sep 8 | 3h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €172Reading date not recorded | 45h 47m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Sep 83h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€172Reading date not recorded45h 47m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Düsseldorf Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 20m
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 Düsseldorf
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€123October 2026
€147Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-MönchengladbachBook →Skytrain + S-Bahn + tramMönchengladbach-Düsseldorf AirportBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Düsseldorf works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Düsseldorf, about 3h 20m. In total it's roughly €60 over 3h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Düsseldorf: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Düsseldorf from Istanbul?
About 2037 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Düsseldorf cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €71 to €117. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
About 3h 20m, 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 Düsseldorf?
Istanbul is SAW and Düsseldorf is DUS, so this route is usually written SAW to DUS.
Which operators run Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, Skytrain + S-Bahn + tram.
Can you get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 45h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Düsseldorf?
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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