How to get from Istanbul to Sintra
A real 3-leg route: flight, bus. Door to door 12h 15m, from €119.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Sintra. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 15m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 3254 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 30, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Sintra: 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 → Warsawflight
LOT Polish Airlines·1h 30m - 2Warsaw → LisbonflightLOT Polish Airlines·3h 20m
- 3Lisbon Humberto Delgado → SintrabusLocal bus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Istanbul to Sintra works
Start with a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Lisbon, connecting in Warsaw, about 10h. Transfer in Lisbon and continue by Local bus bus on to Sintra (45 min). In total it's roughly €119 over 12h 15m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Sintra
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereWarsaw
Change hereLisbonWho runs Istanbul to Sintra
LOT Polish AirlinesIstanbul-Warsaw, Warsaw-LisbonSee live options and dates →Local busLisbon Humberto Delgado-SintraBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Sintra: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sintra?+−
The most useful route takes about 12h 15m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Sintra from Istanbul?+−
About 3254 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Sintra cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €119. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Sintra?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 12h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sintra?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 15m. About 1h 30m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Sintra?+−
On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sintra?+−
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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