How to travel from Antalya to Istanbul

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Compare bus and flight for Antalya to Istanbul

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antalya to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €23.

Distance: 481 km

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€25

Average price

Cheapest

€41

Average price

12h 7m

Average total duration

11h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.4 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Pegasus Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Antalya to Istanbul

How to get from Antalya to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Antalya to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Pegasus AirlinesPC2007
08:30AM1h20
Antalya Airport
09:50AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
631One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:00AM13h10
Antalya, Şehir Otogarı
07:10PMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Pegasus AirlinesPC2041
07:10AM1h15
Antalya Airport
08:25AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
741One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
06:00AM13h30
Antalya, Şehir Otogarı
07:30PMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:30PM13h30
Antalya, Şehir Otogarı
08:00AMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:30PM13h10
Antalya, Şehir Otogarı
07:40AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
321One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC4019
09:10AM1h20
Antalya Airport
10:30AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
751One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC2001
08:00AM1h20
Antalya Airport
09:20AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
741One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC2003
09:40AM1h20
Antalya Airport
11:00AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
821One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Antalya to Istanbul

Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antalya to Istanbul.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Antalya and Istanbul including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Antalya to Istanbul is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Antalya to Istanbul:

A bus is €3 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antalya to Istanbul costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from Antalya to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 40m.

The Antalya to Istanbul distance is approximately 481 km.
The average frequency per day from Antalya to Istanbul is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antalya and Istanbul as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antalya to Istanbul:
  • Flights mostly depart from Antalya Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antalya, Şehir Otogarı and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antalya to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc to go to Istanbul by bus.
  • Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Istanbul by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Antalya to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc.
  • 23 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Antalya to Istanbul often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, İzmir, Athens, Ankara, Thessaloniki. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Istanbul and these popular destinations at a great price.

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