How to get from Alanya to Istanbul
- 565 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 13h 55m
- 22 bus departures a day with Guney Akdeniz Seyahat, Isparta Petrol, Metro Turizm
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 12 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 30m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€74
Cheapest
13h 55m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 12 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Alanya to Istanbul: bus, flight. The two cities are about 565 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 12 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 10, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
565 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €28Checked Oct 11 | 6h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €32Reading date not recorded | 13h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€28Checked Oct 116h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€32Reading date not recorded13h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Alanya to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alanya → Antalya Airportbus
FlixBus·2h 15m - 2Antalya Airport → Istanbul Airportflight
Turkish Airlines·1h 30m
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 13€32Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€38
- Thu, Oct 15€54
- Fri, Oct 16€54
- Sat, Oct 17€54
- Sun, Oct 18€54
- Mon, Oct 19€32
- Tue, Oct 20€54
- Wed, Oct 21€54
- Thu, Oct 22€54
- Fri, Oct 23€54
- Sat, Oct 24€32Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 25€54
- Mon, Oct 26€32
- Wed, Nov 4€32Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 5€54
- Fri, Nov 6€32Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€54
- Sun, Nov 8€54
- Mon, Nov 9€32Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 10€32
Departures from Alanya to Istanbul
Guney Akdeniz Seyahat, Isparta Petrol, Metro Turizm runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guney Akdeniz Seyahat, Isparta Petrol, Metro Turizmbus | 22 | 08:00 | 23:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 12:30 | 20:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 3 | — | — |
All departuresGuney Akdeniz Seyahat, Isparta Petrol, Metro Turizm
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 15:30
- 16:30
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
All departuresFlixBus
- 12:30
- 14:00
- 15:30
- 17:00
- 20:00
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
FlixBusAlanya-Antalya Airport, Alanya-İstanbul DudulluBook →Turkish AirlinesAntalya Airport-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alanya to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Alanya to Antalya, about 2h 15m. Transfer in Antalya and continue by Turkish Airlines flight on to Istanbul (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €74 over 6h 30m, 1 transfer.
Alanya to Istanbul: common questions
When is the first bus from Alanya to Istanbul?
The first bus with Guney Akdeniz Seyahat, Isparta Petrol, Metro Turizm leaves at 08:00 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Alanya to Istanbul?
22 a day with Guney Akdeniz Seyahat, Isparta Petrol, Metro Turizm, between 08:00 and 23:00.
How far is Istanbul from Alanya?
About 565 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Alanya to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €54. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Alanya to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alanya 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: FlixBus, Turkish Airlines
Route calculated: 12 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 10 Oct 2026