How to get from Adana to Istanbul
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Adana to Istanbul by price and travel time.
- 710 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 35m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€34
Cheapest
10h 30m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Adana to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 710 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
710 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Oct 18 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Reading date not recorded | 10h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Oct 181h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€27Reading date not recorded10h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Adana to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Çukurova International Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Tue, Oct 20€26Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€27
- Thu, Oct 22€27
- Fri, Oct 23€27
- Sat, Oct 24€27
- Sun, Oct 25€27
- Mon, Oct 26€27
- Tue, Oct 27€27
- Wed, Oct 28€27
- Thu, Oct 29€27
- Fri, Oct 30€27
- Sat, Oct 31€27
- Sun, Nov 1€27
- Mon, Nov 2€27
- Tue, Nov 3€27
- Mon, Nov 9€27
- Thu, Nov 12€27
- Fri, Nov 13€27
- Sat, Nov 14€27
- Sun, Nov 15€27
- Mon, Nov 16€27
Departures from Adana to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:00 | 23:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 21 | — | — |
| Kamil Koc by FlixBusbus | 9 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:35
- 03:00
- 04:30
- 07:30
- 10:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:35
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetÇukurova International Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
Metro TurizmAdana-İstanbul DudulluBook →
Pegasus AirlinesÇukurova International Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with AJet, Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Adana to Istanbul works
Start with a VF flight from Adana to Istanbul, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Adana to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Adana to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Adana to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Adana to Istanbul?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:30.
How far is Istanbul from Adana?
About 710 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Adana to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Adana to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Adana to Istanbul?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Adana and Istanbul?
Adana is COV and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written COV to SAW.
Which operators run Adana to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with AJet, Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Adana to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Adana to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: AJet
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026