How to travel from İstanbul to Fethiye, Turkey
The distance between İstanbul and Fethiye is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from İstanbul to Fethiye 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 Fethiye → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Fethiye.
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost$72($72)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Fethiye.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$37($37)
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1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Eskişehir and then to Sandikli then take the bus to Fethiye.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$11($11)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Fethiye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Fethiye by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $9 and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $72.
The distance between İstanbul and Fethiye is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from İstanbul and Fethiye by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Fethiye is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx $72.
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Fethiye, 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 Fethiye. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Fethiye. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Fethiye. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Fethiye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar and Istanbul Samandira Tesis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.
MetroTurizm and Kamil Koc run regular bus services between İstanbul and Fethiye. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from İstanbul to Fethiye. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Fethiye. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Fethiye is Dalaman Airport (DLM) (DLM) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Fethiye. Cardak Airport (DNZ) (DNZ) and Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) (BJV) 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 Fethiye. The distance is around 793km (493 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Fethiye is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around $72.
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Fethiye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 30m | $72($72) | every 2 hours | 588km (365 miles) |
| Fly to Dalaman (DLM), Bus | 2h 55m | $72($72) | every 2 hours | 542km (337 miles) |
| Fly to Antalya (AYT), Bus | 4h 10m | $70($70) | 5 times a day | 697km (433 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 10m | $37($37) | once daily | 856km (532 miles) |
| Bus to Fethiye | 13h 40m | $9($9) | every 20 mins | 821km (510 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 45m | $11($11) | once daily | 793km (493 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | $95($95) | on demand | 793km (493 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Fethiye
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Bati Antalya Tur
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Airports near Fethiye
The following major airports near Fethiye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Fethiye
Cardak Airport (DNZ)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Fethiye
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Fethiye