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Istanbul Modern
Türkiye’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art on the Karaköy waterfront, known for major Turkish and international exhibitions.
Flights from Kusadasi to Istanbul depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 37 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 5m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 37 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Flights per day
25
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 $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
Of the 25 flights that leave Kusadasi for Istanbul onSun, May 31, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 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 Sun, May 31 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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PC2219Omio 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 prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m 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 |
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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 $7 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kusadasi to Istanbul costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
The table below shows live departures for Kusadasi to Istanbul flights for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 7:15 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 8:35 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 | |
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 | 9:45 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 11:05 PM 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 | |
TK2355 | 3:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 5:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2213 | 4:15 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 5:25 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2343 | 5:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h15 | 7:10 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC4305 | 6:40 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 7:50 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2303 | 6:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 8:15 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2311 | 9:00 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2183 | 9:05 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 10:15 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2313 | 10:40 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2185 | 11:00 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK4951 | 11:30 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 12:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2319 | 11:55 AM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h25 | 1:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2191 | 12:05 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 1:15 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK4953 | 2:25 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h20 | 3:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC2189 | 2:40 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h10 | 3:50 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK2327 | 4:00 PM Adnan Menderes Airport | 1h25 | 5:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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