How to get from Istanbul to Lisbon
- 3237 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 50m
direct
Flight
€534
Cheapest
7h 45m
1 transfer
Flight
€92
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Lisbon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 7h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 3237 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 €75, on Fri, Sep 18.
This fare comes from a search on October 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
3237 km
Istanbul to Lisbon: 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 → Budapestflight
Wizz Air·5m - 2Budapest → Lisbonflight
Wizz Air·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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Lisbon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€110November 2026
€88Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirIstanbul-BudapestSee live options and dates →Wizz AirBudapest-LisbonSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Lisbon works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Lisbon, connecting in Budapest, about 7h 45m. In total it's roughly €92 over 7h 45m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Lisbon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lisbon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 7h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Lisbon from Istanbul?
About 3237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Lisbon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €128 to €285. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Lisbon?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 7h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Lisbon?
About 7h 45m, 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 Lisbon?
Istanbul is IST and Lisbon is LIS, so this route is usually written IST to LIS.
Which operators run Istanbul to Lisbon?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lisbon?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 1 Oct 2026