How to travel from Antalya to Istanbul

There are 2 travel options from Antalya to Istanbul: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Istanbul from Antalya is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Antalya to Istanbul:

Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $32 (€28) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Antalya and Istanbul is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 9 h 45 min on average.

The distance from Antalya to Istanbul is approximately 298 miles (480 km).

The average frequency per day from Antalya to Istanbul is:

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Antalya to Istanbul as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Antalya to Istanbul:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Antalya, Şehir Otogarı and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
• Most travelers board their plane from Antalya Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Antalya to Istanbul:

• Travel with FlixBus or Infobus for buses to Istanbul. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Antalya to Istanbul tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).
• Travel with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines to go to Istanbul by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Pegasus Airlines Antalya to Istanbul tickets on Omio for $27 (€23).

Yes, there are direct routes from Antalya to Istanbul with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct buses with FlixBus.
• You can travel directly by plane with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines.

Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.