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Compare bus and flight for Antalya to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antalya to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price |
12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antalya to Istanbul:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antalya to Istanbul costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Antalya to Istanbul
How to get from Antalya to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antalya to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PC20059:05 AM1h25Antalya Airport10:30 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$411One-way0 transfers
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PC20059:05 AM1h25Antalya Airport10:30 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
PC460211:35 PM1h15Antalya Airport12:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 PM12h40Antalya, Şehir Otogarı10:40 AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM12h40Antalya, Şehir Otogarı12:10 PMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM12h50Antalya, Şehir Otogarı6:20 AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı$421One-way0 transfers
PC200710:35 AM1h25Antalya Airport12:00 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$411One-way0 transfers
PC201112:00 PM1h25Antalya Airport1:25 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$421One-way0 transfers
PC202511:00 PM1h25Antalya Airport12:25 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Antalya to Istanbul:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antalya to Istanbul costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antalya and Istanbul as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Antalya Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Antalya, Şehir Otogarı and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, İstanbul Kalesi, Pamukkale, Alanyalılar Turizm, Antalya Net Seyahat, Güney Akdeniz Seyahat to go to Istanbul by bus.
- Travel with pegasus, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Istanbul by flight.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, İstanbul Kalesi, Pamukkale, Alanyalılar Turizm, Antalya Net Seyahat, Güney Akdeniz Seyahat.
- 24 direct flights per day with pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
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