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How to get from İzmir to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from İzmir to Istanbul is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from İzmir to Istanbul
Travel to Istanbul 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 İzmir to Istanbul.
There are 2 options to travel between İzmir and Istanbul including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Istanbul is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $26 (€24) compared to other travel options to Istanbul:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from İzmir to Istanbul costing on average $35 (€32).
The fastest way to get to Istanbul from İzmir is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 55 min.
The distance from İzmir to Istanbul is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from İzmir to Istanbul is:
- Around 138 buses per day.
- 35 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Istanbul from 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 when traveling from İzmir to Istanbul:
- Most travelers catch their bus from İzmir, Bus Terminal and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
- Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from İzmir to Istanbul depart from Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from İzmir to Istanbul:
- You can travel to Istanbul from İzmir by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€24) with FlixBus from İzmir to Istanbul.
- You can go to Istanbul from İzmir by plane with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $35 (€32) with Pegasus Airlines from İzmir to Istanbul on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from İzmir to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
- You can find 138 direct buses per day to Istanbul with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct flight to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines with 23 direct flights per day.
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 trip.
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