How to travel from Bodrum City to İstanbul, Turkey

The distance between Bodrum City and İstanbul is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bodrum City to İstanbul by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out İstanbulBodrum City if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Istanbul (IST)

Fly from Bodrum (BJV) to Istanbul (IST).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $72($72)
Operated by

Turkish Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Çine and then to Umraniye.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $14($14)
Operated by

Kamil Koc

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Drive

Drive to Istanbul.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance700km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bodrum City and İstanbul

There are several options for getting from Bodrum City to İstanbul by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $14 and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $72.

The distance between Bodrum City and İstanbul is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Bodrum City and İstanbul by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bodrum City to İstanbul is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $72.

The cheapest way to travel between Bodrum City and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $14 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bodrum City and İstanbul. We recommend that you fly from Bodrum (BJV) to Istanbul (IST). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bodrum City and İstanbul. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bodrum City to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodrum, Çine, Umraniye and Istanbul. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Kamil Koc and MetroTurizm run regular bus services between Bodrum City and İstanbul. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bodrum City and İstanbul. Flights depart from Bodrum (BJV) and arrive at Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bodrum City and İstanbul with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly between Bodrum City and İstanbul. Flights depart from Bodrum (BJV) and and arrive into Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Bodrum City to İstanbul typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Bodrum (BJV) and and arrive into Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bodrum City and İstanbul. The distance is around 700km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bodrum City to İstanbul is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around $66.

How do I get from Bodrum City to İstanbul

Compare travel optionsbetween Bodrum City and İstanbul

Transport options from Bodrum City to İstanbul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Istanbul (IST) + 1 similar
2h 20m
$72($72)
on demand526km (327 miles)
Fly2h 35m
$66($66)
every 20 mins516km (321 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 10m
$14($14)
every 4 hours778km (483 miles)
Bus to Istanbul Otogari13h 25m
$22($22)
every 20 mins753km (468 miles)
Drive
7hrs
$82($82)
on demand700km (435 miles)

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Airports near İstanbul

The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.

SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
IST
Istanbul Airport (IST)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from İstanbul