How to get from Istanbul to Sekicol
- Fastest
- 8h 16m
- by plane, door to door
- Cheapest
- ₺1,315
- by bus
- Distance
- 639 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures
- 1
- from 08:00, Sat 7 Nov
4 ways to travel
639 km apart. Times are the timetables for Sat 7 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.
best3h 15m quicker than the bus for ₺75 more; for most people the time is worth more.
- Drivebest8h 46m₺1,390–1,850EstimatedVisa likely needed for Bulgaria772 km · fuel only
- Buscheapest12h 2m₺1,315–2,505EstimatedLikely no visa needed for Serbianext 1 from 08:00 · FlixBus
- Taxi8h 46m₺9,250–13,900EstimatedVisa likely needed for Bulgariaone-way cab
- Flyfastest8h 16m₺9,340–14,220EstimatedLikely no visa needed for KosovoIST → PRN · non-stop · typical times
Data: Timetables via Transitous · 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.
Departures today
Local times: each departure in Istanbul time, each arrival in Sekicol time.
The next departures from 08:00, not the whole day. Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sekicol?
The fastest way is by plane: about 8h 16m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 639 km.
What is the cheapest way from Istanbul to Sekicol?
The bus is the cheapest, from ₺1,315. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How much is the bus from Istanbul to Sekicol?
Buses take about 12h 2m and cost ₺1,315–2,505 depending on operator and seat type. This page lists the next one from 08:00; the planner has the rest of the day.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sekicol?
About 1h 31m in the air (IST → PRN); about 8h 16m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₺9,340–14,220; live prices are on Flights70.
How far is Sekicol from Istanbul by road?
About 772 km, roughly 8h 46m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₺1,390–1,850; tolls and parking are extra.
Who runs it
- FlixBus
Read from today's timetables. Operators don't pay to be listed here.