How to get from Istanbul to İzmir
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to İzmir. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 05m by flight with no transfer. The two cities are about 359 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Istanbul to İzmir: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $35 | 1h 05m | direct | flight |
| No flights | $35 | 6h 05m | 1 transfer | bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → İzmir
Pegasus Airlines
How the trip from Istanbul to İzmir works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to İzmir, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly EUR 31 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Who runs Istanbul to İzmir
The Istanbul to İzmir route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Getting from Istanbul to İzmir without flying
There is a ground route from Istanbul to İzmir: about 6h 05m by bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Istanbul to İzmir: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to İzmir?
The most useful route takes about 1h 05m by flight, with no transfer.
How far is İzmir from Istanbul?
About 359 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to İzmir cost?
The best price in our latest search was €31. 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 05m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to İzmir?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 1h 05m.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and İzmir?
Istanbul is IST and İzmir is ADB, so this route is usually written IST to ADB.
Which operators run Istanbul to İzmir?
This route is run by Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Istanbul to İzmir without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 05m.
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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