Driving from Istanbul to Mestre
Mestre lies 1,438 km (894 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,755 km (1,090 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Istanbul | Mestre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Italy |
| Population | 15.7 million | 147,662 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Mestre are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 21 h 56 min journey lands only 20 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mestre
Crossing from Turkey into Italy: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Istanbul to Mestre
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Staying in Mestre
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Common questions
How far is Mestre from Istanbul?
1,438 km (894 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,755 km (1,090 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Mestre by car?
About 21 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Mestre?
Mestre is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Mestre?
The Euro (EUR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.