How to get from Ankara to İzmir
- 518 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 26 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 15m
direct
Flight
€29
Cheapest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€25
Ground only
7h 15m
direct
Bus
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 24 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to İzmir. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 518 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €20, on Mon, Sep 14.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
518 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Sep 24 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €59Reading date not recorded | 14h 28m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Reading date not recorded | 7h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Sep 241h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€59Reading date not recorded14h 28m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€29Reading date not recorded7h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to İzmir: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → İzmir Adnan Menderesflight
AJet·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Ankara to İzmir
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€22Departures from Ankara to İzmir
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 00:30 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 8 | — | — |
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
AJetAnkara Esenboğa Airport-İzmir Adnan MenderesSee live options and dates →
Pegasus AirlinesAnkara Esenboğa Airport-İzmir Adnan MenderesSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAnkara-İzmir Otogar TesisBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Ankara-Muradiye, Muradiye-İzmirBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to İzmir works
Start with a VF flight from Ankara to İzmir, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €25 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to İzmir: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to İzmir?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Ankara to İzmir?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to İzmir?
26 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:59.
How far is İzmir from Ankara?
About 518 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to İzmir cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €25 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to İzmir?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Ankara to İzmir?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and İzmir?
Ankara is ESB and İzmir is ADB, so this route is usually written ESB to ADB.
Which operators run Ankara to İzmir?
On this route you travel with AJet, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Ankara to İzmir without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to İzmir?
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: 24 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Sep 2026