Flight to Catania
Istanbul → Catania · about 1h 50m in the air
Train to Messina
Catania → Messina · about 1h 45m
Istanbul → Messina
Türkiye to Italy · 1 border · Where else can you go from Istanbul?
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About the trip from Istanbul to Messina
Istanbul (Türkiye) and Messina (Italy) are 1,188 km (738 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Catania: about 6h 35m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Istanbul to Catania: about 1h 50m in the air, 1,256 km
- Train from Catania to Messina: about 1h 45m, 89 km
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.