How to get from Istanbul to Stockholm
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 Stockholm. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2203 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 €67, on Sat, Aug 29.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2203 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €69Checked Sep 8 | 3h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €376Reading date not recorded | 67h 01m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€69Checked Sep 83h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€376Reading date not recorded67h 01m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Stockholm: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Stockholm Arlandaflight
AJet·3h 40m
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 Stockholm
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€67October 2026
€67Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Stockholm ArlandaSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-PlovdivBook →
FlixBusPlovdiv Bus Station South-Sofia, Sofia-Budapest Népliget, Budapest-Berlin, Berlin-StockholmBook →On this route you travel with AJet, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Stockholm works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Stockholm, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €69 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Stockholm: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Stockholm?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Stockholm from Istanbul?
About 2203 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Stockholm cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €67 to €131. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Stockholm?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 40m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Stockholm?
About 3h 40m, 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 Stockholm?
Istanbul is SAW and Stockholm is ARN, so this route is usually written SAW to ARN.
Which operators run Istanbul to Stockholm?
On this route you travel with AJet, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Stockholm?
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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