How to get from Vienna to Istanbul

Travel between Vienna, Austria and Istanbul, Turkey is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Austria enter Turkey?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Istanbul from Vienna?

Conditions of entry into Turkey:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Istanbul, Turkey?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Turkey has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 29/11/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from Vienna to Istanbul.

The restriction level for your return to Vienna, Austria from Turkey is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Vienna from Istanbul restricted?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Vienna from Istanbul?

Conditions of reentry into Austria:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Vienna, Austria?

You should observe these safety measures in Austria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Austria was last checked on 01/12/2021. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Vienna from Istanbul closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to get from Vienna to Istanbul: flight or coach.

A flight service offers the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Istanbul, which costs on average £49.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Istanbul:

A flight is £28 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Vienna to Istanbul costing on average £77.

The fastest way to get to Istanbul from Vienna is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Istanbul that can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 23 h 45 min.

You should expect to travel around 790 miles (1274 km) from Vienna to Istanbul.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Vienna to Istanbul:

• Flights most often depart from Vienna at Vienna International Airport and arrive in Istanbul at Istanbul Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Istanbul, Büyük Otogari.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Pegasus can take you to Istanbul by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for pegasus from Vienna to Istanbul for £49.
• Travel with Eurolines Germany to go to Istanbul by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurolines Germany Vienna to Istanbul tickets on Omio for £77.

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Istanbul with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct flights to take to Istanbul with pegasus or Turkish Airlines.
• You'll find direct coach services to Istanbul with Eurolines Germany.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this trip.

When planning your trip from Vienna to Istanbul, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost £49 one way on average.
• Coach tickets cost on average £77 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Vienna to Istanbul online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.