How to get from Lisbon to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Lisbon to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 58h 40m by bus, train, flight, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 3237 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
3237 km
Lisbon to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Lisbon → Barcelonabus
FlixBus·16h - 2Barcelona → MunichbusFlixBus·22h 25m
- 3Munich → SalzburgbusFlixBus·1h 50m
- 4Salzburg W. A. Mozart → Munich Airporttrain
ÖBB·1h 37m - 5Munich Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 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.
Flight prices by day, Lisbon to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€130October 2026
€73Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLisbon-Barcelona, Barcelona-Munich, Munich-SalzburgBook →ÖBBSalzburg W. A. Mozart-Munich AirportBook →Pegasus AirlinesMunich Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lisbon to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lisbon to Barcelona, about 16h. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by FlixBus bus on to Munich (22h 25m). Transfer in Munich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Salzburg (1h 50m). Transfer in Salzburg and continue by ÖBB train on to Munich (1h 37m). Transfer in Munich and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Istanbul (2h 40m). In total it's roughly €323 over 58h 40m, 4 transfers.
Lisbon to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 58h 40m by bus, train, flight, 4 transfers.
How far is Istanbul from Lisbon?
About 3237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lisbon to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €323. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Lisbon to Istanbul?
The most useful route we found connects: 4 transfers, 58h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 58h 40m. About 13h 23m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Lisbon to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Istanbul?
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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