How to get from Nice to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1803 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 August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1803 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €150Checked Sep 7 | 2h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €167Checked Sep 6 | 59h 25m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€150Checked Sep 72h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€167Checked Sep 659h 25m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice 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.
- 1Nice Côte d'Azur → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 55m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Nice to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€165October 2026
€150Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesNice Côte d'Azur-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusNice-Vienna, Vienna-SofiaBook →
ArdaTurSofia-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Istanbul works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Nice to Istanbul, about 2h 55m. In total it's roughly €85 over 2h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Nice?
About 1803 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €91 to €189. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Nice to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 55m.
How long is the flight from Nice to Istanbul?
About 2h 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Nice and Istanbul?
Nice is NCE and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written NCE to SAW.
Which operators run Nice to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice 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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