How to get from Istanbul to Alanya
- 565 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 13h 44m
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 47m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€56
Cheapest
13h 44m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 13 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Alanya. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 44m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 565 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 3, 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 12 | 16h 07mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €32Older observation | 13h 44mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€28Checked Oct 1216h 07m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€32Older observation13h 44m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Alanya: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Alanyabus
FlixBus·13h 44m
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.
Departures from Istanbul to Alanya
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 12:20 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 12:20 | 23:05 |
| Enver Gecgel Turizm, Guney Akdeniz Seyahat, Metro Turizmbus | 55 | — | — |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 12:20
- 13:20
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:20
- 16:00
- 16:20
- 17:45
- 18:21
- 19:46
- 20:05
- 21:01
- 21:21
- 22:45
- 22:46
- 23:05
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
FlixBusİstanbul Dudullu-AlanyaBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Ankara Esenboğa AirportSee live options and dates →
Metro TurizmAnkara-AlanyaBook →Airport shuttle busAnkara Esenboğa Airport-AnkaraBook →12GoAnkara-AlanyaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Alanya works
Start with a FlixBus bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Alanya, about 13h 44m. In total it's roughly €32 over 13h 44m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Alanya: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Alanya?
The most useful route takes about 13h 44m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Alanya?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 12:20 and the last at 23:05, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Alanya?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 12:20 and 23:05.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Alanya leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Alanya from Istanbul?
About 565 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Alanya cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €32. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Alanya?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, 12Go.
Can you get from Istanbul to Alanya without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 13h 44m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alanya?
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: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026