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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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €31.
Distance: 481 km
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Antalya to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Antalya to Istanbul:
A bus is €9 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antalya to Istanbul costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 23 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Istanbul by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc to go to Istanbul by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc.
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