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Connecting route · Italy → Turkiye

Flights from Florence to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Florence to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Belgrade or Athens, about 4h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
FLRISTBEG

Florence to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey4h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Belgrade or Athens

Best ways to fly from Florence to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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FLR Belgrade (BEG) IST
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 26m
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FLR Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~4h 44m
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FLR Rome (FCO) IST
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~4h 32m
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FLR Vienna (VIE) IST
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
Same alliance ~4h 52m
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FLR Munich (MUC) IST
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 06m
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FLR Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,484 km922 miles
Journey time
4h 26mestimate
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Florence
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
FLR → IST, SAW

Flights from Florence to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Florence to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Belgrade, Athens and Rome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Florence to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,484 km.
Where do you change planes between Florence and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Belgrade (BEG), Athens (ATH), Rome (FCO) and Vienna (VIE). Air Serbia flies both legs via Belgrade, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Florence and Istanbul?
Florence: Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Florence and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Florence.

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