How to get from Antalya to Istanbul
- 490 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 35m
direct
Bus
€38
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Antalya to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 490 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 €29, on Thu, Sep 17.
490 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Sep 16 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 22 | 9h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Sep 161h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 229h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Antalya to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Antalya → İstanbul Dudullubus
FlixBus·9h 35m
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, Antalya to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€26Departures from Antalya to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:00 and the last at 23:01.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 03:00 | 23:01 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 13 | — | — |
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
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 10h 45m€29Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 22
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAntalya-İstanbul DudulluBook →
Pegasus AirlinesAntalya Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Antalya to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Antalya to İstanbul Dudullu, about 9h 35m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Antalya to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Antalya to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 9h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Antalya to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:00 and the last at 23:01, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Antalya to Istanbul?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 03:00 and 23:01.
How far is Istanbul from Antalya?
About 490 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Antalya to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €41. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Antalya to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Antalya to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 9h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Antalya 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
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026