How to travel from İstanbul to Muğla, Turkey
The distance between İstanbul and Muğla is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from İstanbul to Muğla by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Muğla → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Dalaman (DLM), Bus
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Muğla.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost$72($72)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Mugla.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost$24($24)
MetroTurizm
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Muğla.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$160($160)
Yesilpinar Taxi
+ 3 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Muğla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Muğla by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $10 and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $72.
The distance between İstanbul and Muğla is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from İstanbul and Muğla by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Muğla is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $72.
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Muğla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $10 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Muğla. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman (DLM) then take the bus to Muğla. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Muğla. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Muğla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
MetroTurizm and Kamil Koc run regular bus services between İstanbul and Muğla. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 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 Muğla. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bodrum (BJV) then take the bus to Muğla. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Muğla is Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) (BJV) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Muğla. Dalaman Airport (DLM) (DLM) 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 Muğla. The distance is around 669km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Muğla is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around $69.
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Muğla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Dalaman (DLM), Bus + 4 similar | 3hrs | $72($72) | every 3 hours | 633km (393 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 10m | $69($69) | 4 times a day | 571km (355 miles) |
| Fly to Dalaman (DLM), Bus | 3h 30m | $72($72) | every 3 hours | 587km (365 miles) |
| Fly to Bodrum (BJV), Bus | 3h 45m | $64($64) | 4 times a day | 538km (334 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 40m | $73($73) | twice daily | 636km (395 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 10m | $24($24) | 4 times a day | 730km (453 miles) |
| Bus to Muğla | 11h 35m | $10($10) | every 4 hours | 693km (431 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 40m | $160($160) | on demand | 669km (416 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | $79($79) | on demand | 669km (416 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Muğla
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Airports near Muğla
The following major airports near Muğla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Muğla
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Muğla
Cardak Airport (DNZ)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Muğla