How to get from Istanbul to Borince
- Fastest
- 8h 35m
- by plane, door to door
- Cheapest
- ₺1,410
- by car
- Distance
- 648 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures
- –
- none timetabled
3 ways to travel
648 km apart. Times are the timetables for Tue 10 Nov, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best30 min slower than flying but ₺7,500 cheaper; for most people that trade is worth it. No bus, train or ferry timetable came up for this trip.
- Drivebestcheapest9h 6m₺1,410–1,880EstimatedVisa likely needed for Bulgaria782 km · fuel only
- Flyfastest8h 35m₺8,940–13,620EstimatedLikely no visa needed for KosovoIST → PRN · non-stop · typical times
- Taxi9h 6m₺9,400–14,100EstimatedVisa likely needed for Bulgariaone-way cab
Data: Roads © OpenStreetMap contributors, routed by OSRM · Typical flight routes from OpenFlights (ODbL), a 2014 snapshot · Places from GeoNames, CC BY 4.0 · Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · All credits and licences
Before you go
Borders, permits, official travel advice and disaster alerts for the places on this route, as their sources publish them. Entry rules are shown for a passport from Turkey; the planner lets you pick yours.
- Visa likely needed for Bulgaria · Turkey passport (assumed)Check rules
- Likely no visa needed for Serbia · Turkey passport (assumed)Check rules
- Likely no visa needed for Kosovo · Turkey passport (assumed)Check rules
Travel advice: UK FCDO (Open Government Licence v3.0), US State Department. Visa rules: Passport Index data (MIT, 17 Feb 2026); always check the official entry rules.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Borince?
The fastest way is by plane: about 8h 35m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 648 km.
What is the cheapest way from Istanbul to Borince?
Driving is the cheapest, from ₺1,410. That figure is a fuel estimate, not counting tolls or parking.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Borince?
About 1h 31m in the air (IST → PRN); about 8h 35m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₺8,940–13,620; live prices are on Flights70.
How far is Borince from Istanbul by road?
About 782 km, roughly 9h 6m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₺1,410–1,880; tolls and parking are extra.