How to get from Lisolaj to Istanbul
Maurice Flesier (CC BY-SA 4.0)- Fastest
- 7h 25m
- by plane, door to door
- Cheapest
- $65
- by car
- Distance
- 641 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures
- –
- none timetabled
3 ways to travel
641 km apart. Times are the timetables for Fri 6 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 20m quicker than driving for $220 more; for most people the time is worth more.
- Flybestfastest7h 25m$280–420EstimatedLikely no visa needed for TurkeySKP → IST · non-stop · typical times
- Drivecheapest10h 43m$65–85EstimatedLikely no visa needed for Greece792 km · fuel only
- Taxi10h 43m$1,270–1,740EstimatedLikely no visa needed for Greeceone-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 · 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 North Macedonia; the planner lets you pick yours.
- Likely no visa needed for Turkey · North Macedonia passport (assumed)Check rules
- Likely no visa needed for Greece · North Macedonia 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 Lisolaj to Istanbul?
The fastest way is by plane: about 7h 25m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 641 km.
What is the cheapest way from Lisolaj to Istanbul?
Driving is the cheapest, from $65. That figure is a fuel estimate, not counting tolls or parking.
How long is the flight from Lisolaj to Istanbul?
About 1h 26m in the air (SKP → IST); about 7h 25m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $280–420; live prices are on Flights70.
How far is Istanbul from Lisolaj by road?
About 792 km, roughly 10h 43m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $65–85; tolls and parking are extra.