How to get from Vienna to Istanbul

International travel from Vienna, Austria to Istanbul, Turkey is: Partially open.

Can I enter Turkey if coming from Austria?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Istanbul if travelling from Vienna?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to 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
• Health screen upon arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What measures do I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Turkey must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 15/05/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Vienna to Istanbul.

The current restriction level for returning to Vienna, Austria from Turkey is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Vienna, Austria from Istanbul, Turkey?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Vienna from Istanbul?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

Which rules do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 10/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Vienna from Istanbul here.

There are 2 ways to travel to Istanbul from Vienna including taking a coach or flight.

Flight services offer the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Istanbul. Tickets for a flight cost on average £41.

This is compared to other travel options to Istanbul:

A flight is about £42 less than a coach, which costs on average £84 for this trip.

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

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

In comparison, getting to Istanbul by coach can take on average 22 h 40 min.

The distance between Vienna and Istanbul is around 790 miles (1274 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Vienna to Istanbul:

• Most travellers take a coach from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Istanbul, Büyük Otogari.
• Most travellers catch their flight from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Istanbul:

• You can take a coach from Vienna to Istanbul with Eurolines Germany. Cheap tickets can be found for £84 with Eurolines Germany from Vienna to Istanbul.
• You can take a flight from Vienna to Istanbul with pegasus. Cheap tickets can be found for £41 with pegasus from Vienna to Istanbul.

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

• You can find a direct flight to Istanbul with pegasus or Turkish Airlines.

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 journey.

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

• Coach tickets cost £84 one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average £41 one way.

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