How to get from Istanbul to Southampton
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 Southampton. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h by flight, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2564 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
2564 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €55Checked Sep 9 | 14h3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €205Older observation | 58h 56m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€55Checked Sep 914h · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€205Older observation58h 56m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Southampton: 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 → London Gatwickflight
Wizz Air UK·4h 10m - 2London Gatwick → London Victoria CoachbusLocal bus·1h 05m
- 3London Victoria Coach → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·35m - 4London Heathrow → SouthamptonbusFlixBus·1h 30m
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 Southampton
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€267Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz Air UKIstanbul Airport-London GatwickSee live options and dates →Local busLondon Gatwick-London Victoria CoachBook →FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-London Heathrow, London Heathrow-Southampton, Sofia-Munich, Munich-Paris, London Green Line Coach-SouthamptonBook →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-London GatwickSee live options and dates →South Western RailwayLondon-SouthamptonBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-London Green Line CoachBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air UK, Local bus, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, South Western Railway, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Southampton works
Start with a Wizz Air UK flight from Istanbul to London, about 4h 10m. Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Heathrow (35 min). Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Southampton (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €55 over 14h, 3 transfers.
Istanbul to Southampton: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Southampton?
The most useful route takes about 14h by flight, bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Southampton from Istanbul?
About 2564 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Southampton cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €55 to €185. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Southampton?
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 14h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Southampton?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 14h. About 6h 40m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Southampton?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air UK, Local bus, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, South Western Railway, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Southampton without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 58h 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Southampton?
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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