How to get from Istanbul to Mersin
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Mersin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 30m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 710 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 Mersin: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $75 | 11h 30m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
| Cheapest found | $58 | 11h 15m | 2 transfers | flight, bus |
| Fastest found | $75 | 10h 15m | 2 transfers | flight, bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → Kayseri
Pegasus Airlines - 2busKayseri → Mersin
FlixBus
How the trip from Istanbul to Mersin works
Start with a PC flight from Istanbul to Kayseri, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Kayseri and continue by FlixBus bus on to Mersin (6h 15m). In total it's roughly EUR 66 over 11h 30m, 1 transfer.
Who runs Istanbul to Mersin
The Istanbul to Mersin route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Mersin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Mersin?
The most useful route takes about 11h 30m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Mersin from Istanbul?
About 710 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Mersin cost?
The best price in our latest search was €66. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Mersin?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 11h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Mersin?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 11h 30m.
Which operators run Istanbul to Mersin?
This route is run by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Mersin?
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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