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Istanbul Modern
Leading contemporary art museum on the Bosphorus with strong Turkish and international exhibitions in a landmark waterfront building.
Flights from Kusadasi to Istanbul depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 38 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 1h 10m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 38 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$57
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$217
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 10 m
Flights on Aug 29
45
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kusadasi to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kusadasi to Istanbul will cost around $217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 45 flights from Kusadasi to Istanbul, including 45 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct flights cover the 380 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the longest flights will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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PC2213
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PC2181Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kusadasi to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kusadasi to Istanbul:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kusadasi to Istanbul costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Kusadasi to Istanbul flights for tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK2349 | 1:50 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h15 | 3:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2355 | 3:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h15 | 5:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2529 | 3:55 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h25 | 5:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2261 | 4:10 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 5:30 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2213 | 5:25 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 6:35 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC3306 | 6:40 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h15 | 7:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2303 | 6:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 8:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2531 | 7:30 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h35 | 9:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2265 | 7:35 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 8:55 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2181 | 7:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 9:05 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2503 | 8:30 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h35 | 10:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2311 | 8:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h15 | 10:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2243 | 9:00 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2183 | 9:20 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 10:30 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2313 | 10:40 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2269 | 10:50 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 12:10 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2185 | 11:00 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2245 | 11:30 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 12:50 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2507 | 11:55 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h35 | 1:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2247 | 11:55 AM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 1:15 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2509 | 12:55 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h35 | 2:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2189 | 1:45 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 2:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2511 | 2:25 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h30 | 3:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2191 | 2:25 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 3:35 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2249 | 2:50 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 4:10 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2523 | 3:05 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h30 | 4:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2327 | 3:55 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h25 | 5:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2251 | 4:25 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 5:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2195 | 4:35 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 5:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2329 | 4:55 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 6:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2331 | 5:55 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h25 | 7:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2333 | 6:55 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 8:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2205 | 7:35 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 8:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2335 | 7:55 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 9:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2535 | 8:10 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h25 | 9:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2255 | 8:20 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 9:40 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2519 | 8:40 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h35 | 10:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2259 | 9:15 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h20 | 10:35 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC3300 | 9:30 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h15 | 10:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2219 | 9:35 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 10:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2337 | 9:50 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 11:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2521 | 10:45 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h25 | 12:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2525 | 11:15 PM Milas Bodrum Airport | 1h25 | 12:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2209 | 11:25 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 12:35 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC3302 | 11:45 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h15 | 1:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading contemporary art museum on the Bosphorus with strong Turkish and international exhibitions in a landmark waterfront building.
Major archaeology museum complex displaying masterpieces from ancient Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the classical world.
Restored church-museum famed for exceptional Byzantine mosaics and frescoes that rival the city’s most celebrated monuments.
Historic square between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, ideal for walking among Istanbul’s greatest imperial monuments.
Lively pedestrian avenue lined with historic passages, shops, consulates, and culture venues in the heart of Beyoğlu.
Historic uphill quarter around the tower with narrow lanes, old facades, and photogenic walks toward Karaköy.
Grilled minced lamb kebab from southeastern Turkey, served with vegetables and lavash. A staple in Istanbul kebab houses and a classic local favorite.
Rice pilaf, currants, pine nuts, and herbs stuffed into mussel shells. A famous Istanbul street food, especially along waterfront districts.
Layers of thin dough with pistachios or walnuts and syrup. An Ottoman dessert strongly associated with Istanbul's historic sweet shops.
Historic Sultanahmet restaurant known for refined Ottoman dishes and elegant service in a classic setting near major sights.
Beloved meyhane in Beyoğlu serving classic meze, rakı, and seasonal seafood in a lively, traditional tavern environment.
Established Bosphorus fish restaurant known for fresh seafood, meze, and water views. A polished choice for a classic Istanbul dinner.
Moderate for major city breaks: dining and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more than many nearby Turkish destinations.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare; larger tips are optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kusadasi to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kusadasi to Istanbul flights use the Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Use this guide to compare Kusadasi and Istanbul airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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