Istanbul to Odesa by ferry
Odesa lies 625 km (389 mi) north of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 625 km (389 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 18 h 57 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Istanbul | Odesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Ukraine |
| Population | 15.7 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Port | Kontoskalion | Port of Odesa |
What changes when you arrive in Odesa
Crossing from Turkey into Ukraine: money changes from the Lira to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book ferries from Istanbul to Odesa
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Staying in Odesa
Our booking partner lists 816 places to stay in Odesa. Of the 597 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (351), and 17 are five-star. Across 208 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 115,111 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Odesa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Odesa from Istanbul?
625 km (389 mi) in a straight line, north of Istanbul; by road roughly 763 km (474 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Odesa by ferry?
About 18 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Odesa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Odesa?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Odesa?
Our booking partner lists 816 places to stay in Odesa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.