The distance between İstanbul and Antalya is around 501km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from İstanbul to Antalya 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 Antalya → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT).
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Take the bus to Antalya.
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Eskişehir and then to Dinar then take the bus to Antalya.
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There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Antalya by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $8 and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $86.
The distance between İstanbul and Antalya is around 501km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from İstanbul and Antalya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Antalya is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx $86.
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Antalya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $8 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Antalya. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Antalya. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Antalya. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
Kamil Koc, Pamukkale and MetroTurizm run regular bus services between İstanbul and Antalya. Buses run hourly and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Antalya. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Antalya (AYT). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Antalya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly between İstanbul and Antalya. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Antalya (AYT). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from İstanbul to Antalya typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Antalya (AYT).
The closest major airport to Antalya is Antalya Airport (AYT) (AYT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Antalya. Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) (ISE) and Cardak Airport (DNZ) (DNZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from İstanbul and Antalya. The distance is around 695km (432 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Antalya is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around $86.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 55m | $86($86) | on demand | 562km (349 miles) |
Fly to Antalya (AYT) | 2h 20m | $66($66) | every 20 mins | 501km (312 miles) |
Bus | 12h 25m | $8($8) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 40m | $11($11) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | $82($82) | on demand | 695km (432 miles) |
Kamil Koc
Pamukkale
MetroTurizm
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
The following major airports near Antalya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.