How to travel from İstanbul to Antalya, Turkey

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.

5 routes found

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 Antalyaİstanbul if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $86($86)
Operated by

Turkish Airlines

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Antalya.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    $8($8)
Operated by

Kamil Koc

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train
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Eskişehir and then to Dinar then take the bus to Antalya.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $11($11)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Antalya.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance695km (432 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Antalya

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from İstanbul to Antalya

Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Antalya

Transport options from İstanbul to Antalya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 55m
$86($86)
on demand562km (349 miles)
Fly to Antalya (AYT)2h 20m
$66($66)
every 20 mins501km (312 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
$8($8)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 40m
$11($11)
once daily709km (441 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
$82($82)
on demand695km (432 miles)

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Airports near Antalya

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

AYT
Antalya Airport (AYT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Antalya
ISE
Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Antalya
DNZ
Cardak Airport (DNZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Antalya