How to travel from İstanbul to Alanya, Turkey
The distance between İstanbul and Alanya is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from İstanbul to Alanya by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alanya → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gazipasa (GZP).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost$72($72)
Turkish Airlines
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Alanya.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost$9($9)
Kamil Koc
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Konya then take the bus to Alanya.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost$20($20)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Alanya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Alanya by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $9 and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $72.
The distance between İstanbul and Alanya is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from İstanbul and Alanya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Alanya is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx $72.
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Alanya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $9 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Alanya. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gazipasa (GZP). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Alanya. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Alanya. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
Kamil Koc, MetroTurizm and Pamukkale run regular bus services between İstanbul and Alanya. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Alanya. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Gazipasa (GZP). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Alanya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly between İstanbul and Alanya. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Gazipasa (GZP). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from İstanbul to Alanya typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Gazipasa (GZP).
The closest major airport to Alanya is Gazipasa Airport (GZP) (GZP) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Alanya. Antalya Airport (AYT) (AYT) and Konya Airport (KYA) (KYA) 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 İstanbul and Alanya. The distance is around 801km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Alanya is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around $72.
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Alanya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 40m | $72($72) | every 20 mins | 708km (440 miles) |
| Fly to Gazipasa (GZP) | 3h 10m | $100($100) | every 20 mins | 642km (399 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | $90($90) | hourly | 704km (438 miles) |
| Fly to Antalya (AYT), Bus | 4h 60m | $70($70) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
| Fly to Konya (KYA), Bus | 5h 55m | $67($67) | 5 times a day | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 55m | $9($9) | every 4 hours | 887km (551 miles) |
| Bus to Alanya | 14h 10m | $19($19) | twice daily | 881km (547 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 15m | $20($20) | 4 times a day | 947km (588 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | $95($95) | on demand | 801km (498 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Alanya
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
Pamukkale
MetroTurizm
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Airports near Alanya
The following major airports near Alanya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Gazipasa Airport (GZP)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Alanya
Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Alanya
Konya Airport (KYA)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Alanya