How to get from Antalya to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Antalya to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 298 miles (480 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 298 miles (480 km) by bus to Istanbul from Antalya. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Antalya to Istanbul.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $25 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Turkish Airlines is Turkey’s leading airline and you can choose between EcoFly, ExtraFly, PrimeFly, Business Ticket for your next travel from Antalya to Istanbul.
You can travel to Istanbul from Antalya by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Antalya to Istanbul is by flight, which requires on average 1 h 15 min of travel time.
The Antalya to Istanbul distance is around 298 miles (480 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antalya to Istanbul:
The following travel company offer services from Antalya to Istanbul:
Yes, there is a direct route available from Antalya to Istanbul:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Istanbul as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Istanbul from Antalya.
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