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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Antalya
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Antalya among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Istanbul to Antalya:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Antalya costing on average $108 (€90).
Other travel options to Antalya take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $118 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85 (€71). The journey takes 13h 35m versus 7h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Antalya
How to get from Istanbul to Antalya by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Antalya is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:20 PM11h55İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı9:15 AMAntalya, Şehir Otogarı$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:20 PM11h55İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı9:15 AMAntalya, Şehir Otogarı$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- TK24129:45 AM1h15Istanbul Airport11:00 AMAntalya Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus9:00 PM12h15Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)9:15 AMAntalya, Şehir Otogarı$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:20 AM12h55İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı1:15 PMAntalya, Şehir Otogarı$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 PM13h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı8:30 AMAntalya, Şehir Otogarı$381One-way0 transfers
PC20248:50 PM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport10:10 PMAntalya Airport$381One-way0 transfers- PC20269:50 PM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport11:10 PMAntalya Airport$381One-way0 transfers
- PC20228:00 PM1h20Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport9:20 PMAntalya Airport$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Antalya:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Antalya costing on average $108 (€90).
Other travel options to Antalya take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Antalya as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Antalya Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı and arrive in Antalya, Şehir Otogarı.
- Travel with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Antalya by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Antalya by bus.
- 27 direct flights per day with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, CitizenPlane.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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