How to get from Istanbul to Antalya
- 490 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
- 31 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 25m
direct
Flight
€27
Cheapest
9h 45m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Antalya. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €27, on Wed, Sep 23.
This fare comes from a search on September 23, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
490 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Sep 23 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €61Reading date not recorded | 11h 05m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 23 | 9h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Sep 231h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€61Reading date not recorded11h 05m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 239h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Antalya: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Antalya Airportflight
AJet·1h 25m
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, Istanbul to Antalya
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€26Departures from Istanbul to Antalya
FlixBus runs 31 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 31 | 00:45 | 23:20 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 20 | — | — |
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· 11h 55m€29Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 23
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Antalya AirportSee live options and dates →
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-Antalya, Konya-AntalyaBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-KonyaBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Antalya works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Antalya, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Antalya: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Antalya?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Antalya?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:20, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Antalya?
31 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Antalya leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Antalya from Istanbul?
About 490 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Antalya cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €27 to €31. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Antalya?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Antalya?
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Antalya?
Istanbul is SAW and Antalya is AYT, so this route is usually written SAW to AYT.
Which operators run Istanbul to Antalya?
On this route you travel with AJet, Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Antalya without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 9h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Antalya?
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: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 23 Sep 2026