How to get from Istanbul to Rijeka
A real 3-leg route: flight, bus. Door to door 15h 10m, from €155.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Rijeka. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 10m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1268 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €90, on Wed, Aug 26.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Rijeka: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Stockholmflight
AJet·2h 40m - 2Stockholm → Ronchi dei Legionariflight
AJet·2h 35m - 3Trieste → Rijekabus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Rijeka prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Rijeka: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Rijeka works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Ronchi dei Legionari, connecting in Stockholm, about 9h 15m. Transfer in Trieste and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rijeka (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €155 over 15h 10m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Rijeka
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereStockholm
ArrivalRijekaWho runs Istanbul to Rijeka
AJetIstanbul-StockholmSee live options and dates →AJetStockholm-Ronchi dei LegionariSee live options and dates →FlixBusTrieste-RijekaBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBook →On this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Rijeka: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
The most useful route takes about 15h 10m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Rijeka from Istanbul?+−
About 1268 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Rijeka cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €117 to €131. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 15h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 15h 10m. About 4h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
On this route you travel with AJet, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Rijeka without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 27h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rijeka?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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