How to travel from Istanbul to Mersin

There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Mersin: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Mersin from Istanbul is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25).

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

Taking a bus costs $22 (€20) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $50 (€45) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Mersin from Istanbul is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Mersin take longer:

Getting to Mersin by bus takes 11 h 20 min on average.

The distance from Istanbul to Mersin is approximately 420 miles (678 km).

The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Mersin is:

• Around 6 buses per day.
• 26 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Mersin 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 Mersin:

• Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Mersin, Otobüs Terminali.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Istanbul to Mersin:

• You can travel to Mersin from Istanbul by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with FlixBus from Istanbul to Mersin.
• You can take a flight from Istanbul to Mersin with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $50 (€45) with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul to Mersin.

Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Mersin with the following travel companies:

• Direct buses with FlixBus with 6 direct buses per day.
• Direct flight available with 14 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Mersin 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 Mersin.