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Flights from Trieste to Istanbul depart on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £189 but you can travel from only £95 by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 01:35, the last at 21:50. The fastest flight covers the 1328 km distance in 5h 40m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1328 km |
Average flight duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £189 |
Flights per day 18 |
Fastest flight 5h 40m |
First flight 1:35 |
Last flight 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£200
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£294
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
5 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
6 h 2 m
Flights on 12 Sept
8
Distance
1328 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Trieste to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Istanbul will cost around £294 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £200.
To travel from Trieste to Istanbul you need to make at least one change.
LH1304+
LH9571
LH1298+
LH9573
LH1742+
LH4167+
LH5171
EN8819+
LH1304
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LH1298
EN8819+
LH1304
LH1304+
LH9571
LH1298+
LH9573
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LH1298
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AZ7034Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £109, while a flight costs an average of £318.
Distance: 1328 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£318 Average Price | £109 Average Price Cheapest | £299 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 51h 3m Average total duration 50h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Istanbul:
A coach is £210 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Istanbul costing on average £318.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Coach takes on average 50h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Istanbul flights for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ1364+ AZ7030 | 19:15 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 14h30 | 10:45 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
EN8821+ LH1298 | 6:15 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 5h45 | 13:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH1298+ LH9573 | 6:15 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 5h45 | 13:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
EN8819+ LH116 · LH1742 | 14:45 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 10h20 | 2:05 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1304+ LH9571 | 14:45 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 5h40 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
EN8819+ LH1304 | 14:45 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 5h40 | 21:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH5171+ LH4167+ LH1742 | 15:15 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 9h50 | 2:05 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ1360+ AZ7034 | 15:15 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 7h20 | 23:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trieste to Istanbul flights use the Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Istanbul Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Istanbul airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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