How to travel from Istanbul to İzmir
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4.6Travel Information from Istanbul to İzmir
 Distance | 203 miles (328 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $26 - $39 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $26 (€23) • 5 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $39 (€34) • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Pegasus Airlines |
Travel 203 miles (328 km) by bus or flight from Istanbul to İzmir. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Pegasus Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Istanbul to İzmir.
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How to get from Istanbul to İzmir by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Istanbul to İzmir on FlixBus and Turkish Airlines travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Turkish Airlines is Turkey’s leading airline and you can choose between EcoFly, ExtraFly, PrimeFly, Business Ticket for your next travel from Istanbul to İzmir.
FAQs: Travel from Istanbul to İzmir
There are 2 options to travel between Istanbul and İzmir including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to İzmir from Istanbul is by taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Istanbul to İzmir:
Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $39 (€34).
The fastest way from Istanbul to İzmir is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to İzmir that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 5 min on average.
The distance from Istanbul to İzmir is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to İzmir is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Istanbul and İzmir 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 from Istanbul to İzmir:
- Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in İzmir, Bus Terminal.
- Flights from Istanbul to İzmir most often leave from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Adnan Menderes Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Istanbul to İzmir:
- You can travel from Istanbul to İzmir by bus with FlixBus or Infobus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Istanbul to İzmir.
- You can travel by plane from Istanbul to İzmir with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines, and you can find Pegasus Airlines Istanbul to İzmir tickets for $32 (€28) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to İzmir with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with FlixBus.
- Direct services by plane with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to İzmir as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Istanbul and İzmir.
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