How to get from Antalya to Istanbul
Antalya to Istanbul is 490 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 20m by plane. Without flying, the trip takes 12h by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Antalya to Istanbul by price and travel time (route calculated on 5 November 2026).
- First bus at 01:00, last at 22:00
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Antalya to Istanbul. 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 490 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on November 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €48Checked Nov 1 | 1h 20mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 6 | 12hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€48Checked Nov 11h 20m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Bus€29Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 612h · 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Antalya Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Sat, Nov 7around €42
- Sun, Nov 8around €42
- Mon, Nov 9€30Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 10€30
- Wed, Nov 11€30
- Thu, Nov 12€30
- Fri, Nov 13around €32
- Sat, Nov 14around €32
- Sun, Nov 15around €37
- Mon, Nov 16€30
- Tue, Nov 17€30
- Wed, Nov 18€30
- Thu, Nov 19€30
- Fri, Nov 20€30
- Mon, Nov 30around €37
- Tue, Dec 1around €42
- Wed, Dec 2€30
- Thu, Dec 3€30
- Fri, Dec 4€30
- Sat, Dec 5€30
Cheapest flight fare by month, Antalya to Istanbul
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €25 | |
| December 2026 | €25 | |
| January 2027 | €26 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Antalya to Istanbul
Operators on this route: Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Isparta Petrol, Guney Akdeniz Seyahat. Published departures from 01:00 to 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Isparta Petrol, Guney Akdeniz Seyahatbus | · | 01:00 | 22:00 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 17 | 02:30 | 23:01 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 02:30 | 23:01 |
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
All departures Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Isparta Petrol, Guney Akdeniz Seyahat
- 01:00
- 01:30
- 02:00
- 06:30
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:25
- 20:30
- 20:55
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
All departures Kamil Koç
- 02:30
- 04:30
- 05:30
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:01
- 21:00
- 22:00
- 23:01
All departures FlixBus
- 02:30
- 04:30
- 05:30
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:01
- 21:00
- 22:00
- 23:01
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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 12Go.
- Bus· 12h€29Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Nov 6
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesAntalya Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
Kamil KoçAntalya-İstanbul AlibeyköyBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Antalya to Istanbul works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 5 November 2026. Start with a PC flight from Antalya to Istanbul, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €48 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
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Antalya to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Antalya to Istanbul?
Routavio's route check on 5 November 2026 times the flight itself at about 1h 20m; the most useful option is a flight. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Antalya to Istanbul?
The first bus with Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Isparta Petrol, Guney Akdeniz Seyahat leaves at 01:00 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
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?
Routavio's price check on 1 November 2026 puts the route we recommend at €48. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Antalya to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option Routavio found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Antalya to Istanbul?
Routavio times the flight itself at about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Antalya and Istanbul?
Antalya is AYT and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written AYT to SAW.
Which operators run Antalya to Istanbul?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Antalya to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Antalya to Istanbul?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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: Pegasus Airlines, Kamil Koç
Route calculated: 5 Nov 2026
Prices checked: 1 Nov 2026