How to travel from Istanbul to İzmir

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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to İzmir

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to İzmir 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 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. 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: 203 miles (328 km)

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Flight

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$57

Average price

4h 38m

Average total duration

4h 8m

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30m

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6h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 7m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Pegasus Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Istanbul to İzmir

How to get from Istanbul to İzmir by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM7h25
    İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
    4:45 PMİzmir, Bus Terminal
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM7h25
    İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
    4:45 PMİzmir, Bus Terminal
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Pegasus AirlinesPC3301
    11:30 PM1h05
    Istanbul Airport
    12:35 AMAdnan Menderes Airport
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM7h45
    Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
    4:45 PMİzmir, Bus Terminal
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM7h25
    İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
    5:45 PMİzmir, Bus Terminal
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM7h45
    Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
    3:45 PMİzmir, Bus Terminal
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Pegasus AirlinesPC2218
    7:35 PM1h10
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    8:45 PMAdnan Menderes Airport
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • Pegasus AirlinesPC2190
    4:35 PM1h10
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    5:45 PMAdnan Menderes Airport
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Pegasus AirlinesPC2204
    5:35 PM1h10
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    6:45 PMAdnan Menderes Airport
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Istanbul to İzmir

Travel to İzmir easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to İzmir.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Istanbul and İzmir including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to İzmir:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to İzmir costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to İzmir take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from Istanbul to İzmir is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to İzmir is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 24 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and İzmir as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to İzmir:
  • Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Adnan Menderes Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in İzmir, Bus Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to İzmir, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Kamil Koc to go to İzmir by bus.
  • Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to İzmir by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to İzmir with the following travel companies:
  • 50 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Kamil Koc.
  • 24 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to İzmir often also extend their vacation to go to Athens, Çeşme, Selçuk, Thessaloniki, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between İzmir and these popular destinations at a great price.

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