How to get from Istanbul to İzmir
- 334 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 47 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 05m
direct
Flight
€36
Cheapest
5h
direct
Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to İzmir. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 334 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 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
334 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €30Checked Oct 11 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 5hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€30Checked Oct 111h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 125h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to İzmir: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → İzmir Adnan Menderesflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 10m
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 İzmir
FlixBus runs 47 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 47 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
| Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Villa Seyahatbus | 24 | 00:16 | 06:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 01:45
- 02:00
- 02:05
- 02:20
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 06:00
- 06:20
- 06:45
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 07:20
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 15:00
- 15:20
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 19:00
- 19:20
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 21:00
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 21:50
- 22:00
- 22:20
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 22:50
- 23:00
- 23:05
- 23:20
- 23:30
- 23:50
- 23:59
All departuresKamil Koc by FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Villa Seyahat
- 00:16
- 00:20
- 00:25
- 00:29
- 00:30
- 00:45
- 00:59
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 01:40
- 01:45
- 01:59
- 02:00
- 02:20
- 02:25
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 03:30
- 03:45
- 04:45
- 05:00
- 05:30
- 06:00
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
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. The first row books at 12Go. The other links here open at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 6h 20m€24Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 12
Direct trips Istanbul to İzmir, next 5 days
Departure times and prices as Omio last listed them. Every row opens the booking for that trip.
Tue, Oct 13
- 00:20 → 06:55Bus · FlixBus · 6h 35m€28Book
- 01:00 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 50m€28Book
- 01:20 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 30m€28Book
- 06:00 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
- 06:20 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 25m€28Book
- 08:00 → 15:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
- 09:00 → 16:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
- 09:20 → 16:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 25m€28Book
Wed, Oct 14
- 00:20 → 06:40Bus · FlixBus · 6h 20m€28Book
- 01:00 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 50m€28Book
- 01:20 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 30m€28Book
- 02:00 → 10:00Bus · FlixBus · 8h€28Book
- 02:20 → 10:00Bus · FlixBus · 7h 40m€28Book
- 06:00 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
- 06:20 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 25m€28Book
- 08:00 → 15:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
Thu, Oct 15
- 00:20 → 06:40Bus · FlixBus · 6h 20m€28Book
- 01:00 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 50m€28Book
- 01:20 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 30m€28Book
- 02:00 → 10:00Bus · FlixBus · 8h€28Book
- 02:20 → 10:00Bus · FlixBus · 7h 40m€28Book
- 06:00 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
- 06:20 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 25m€28Book
- 08:00 → 15:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
Fri, Oct 16
- 00:20 → 06:55Bus · FlixBus · 6h 35m€28Book
- 01:00 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 50m€28Book
- 01:20 → 07:50Bus · FlixBus · 6h 30m€28Book
- 02:00 → 10:00Bus · FlixBus · 8h€28Book
- 02:20 → 10:00Bus · FlixBus · 7h 40m€28Book
- 06:00 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
- 06:20 → 13:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 25m€28Book
- 08:00 → 15:45Bus · FlixBus · 7h 45m€28Book
Times and prices checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-İzmir Adnan Menderes, Istanbul Airport-İzmir Adnan MenderesSee live options and dates →
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-İzmir Otogar TesisBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to İzmir works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to İzmir, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to İzmir: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to İzmir?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to İzmir?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:59, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to İzmir?
47 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to İzmir leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is İzmir from Istanbul?
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to İzmir cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to İzmir?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to İzmir?
About 1h 10m, 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 İzmir?
Istanbul is SAW and İzmir is ADB, so this route is usually written SAW to ADB.
Which operators run Istanbul to İzmir?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm.
Can you get from Istanbul to İzmir without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İzmir?
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: Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026