How to get from Fethiye to Istanbul
- 495 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 5h 02m
- 11 bus departures a day with Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Varan Turizm, Balikesir Uludag
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Fethiye to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 02m by bus, flight, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 495 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 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
495 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Oct 8 | 5h 02m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €32Reading date not recorded | 11hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Oct 85h 02m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€32Reading date not recorded11h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Fethiye to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Fethiye → Dalaman AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·57m
- 2Dalaman Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Fethiye to Istanbul
Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Varan Turizm, Balikesir Uludag runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Varan Turizm, Balikesir Uludagbus | 11 | 01:00 | 23:59 |
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 01:00 | 22:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 15 | — | — |
All departuresKamil Koc by FlixBus, Varan Turizm, Balikesir Uludag
- 01:00
- 08:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 15:15
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 23:59
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 21:00
- 22:00
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
Pegasus AirlinesDalaman Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
Metro TurizmFethiye-İstanbul DudulluBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Fethiye to Istanbul works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Fethiye to Dalaman, about 57 min. Transfer in Dalaman and continue by PC flight on to Istanbul (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €34 over 5h 2m, 1 transfer.
Fethiye to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Fethiye to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 5h 02m by bus, flight, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Fethiye to Istanbul?
The first bus with Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Varan Turizm, Balikesir Uludag leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Fethiye to Istanbul?
11 a day with Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Varan Turizm, Balikesir Uludag, between 01:00 and 23:59.
How far is Istanbul from Fethiye?
About 495 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Fethiye to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €34. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Fethiye to Istanbul?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 02m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Fethiye to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 5h 02m. About 2h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Fethiye to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Fethiye 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: Airport shuttle bus, Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 8 Oct 2026