How to get from Istanbul to Fethiye
- 495 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 10h 46m
- 22 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 17 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Fethiye: bus. The two cities are about 495 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 17 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 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 | €58Older observation | 10h 46m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €35Older observation | 16h 37m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€58Older observation10h 46m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€35Older observation16h 37m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Fethiye: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Karamanlıbus
Metro Turizm·10h 55m - 2Karamanlı → FethiyebusIsparta Petrol Turizm·2h 22m
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 Fethiye
FlixBus runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
| Balikesir Uludag, Varan Turizm, Kamil Koc by FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:30 | 22:50 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 3 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 00:45
- 00:51
- 02:00
- 02:16
- 02:20
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 03:45
- 14:20
- 15:25
- 15:45
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 18:20
- 18:45
- 19:45
- 21:00
- 21:20
- 22:45
- 23:20
All departuresBalikesir Uludag, Varan Turizm, Kamil Koc by FlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:50
- 03:00
- 03:30
- 04:45
- 08:00
- 09:45
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:45
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 18:00
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 22:50
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
Metro TurizmIstanbul-KaramanlıBook →Isparta Petrol TurizmKaramanlı-FethiyeBook →
Pegasus AirlinesIstanbul Airport-İzmir Adnan MenderesSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİzmir Otogar Tesis-FethiyeBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Isparta Petrol Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Fethiye works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Istanbul to Karamanlı, about 10h 55m. Transfer in Karamanlı and continue by Isparta Petrol Turizm bus on to Fethiye (2h 22m). In total it's roughly €35 over 16h 37m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Fethiye: common questions
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Fethiye?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 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 Fethiye?
22 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Fethiye leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Fethiye from Istanbul?
About 495 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Fethiye?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Isparta Petrol Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Fethiye?
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: Metro Turizm, Isparta Petrol Turizm
Route calculated: 17 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 11 Aug 2026