How to travel from İzmir to Side, Turkey
The distance between İzmir and Side is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from İzmir to Side by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Side → İzmir if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Izmir (ADB) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost$64($64)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Denizli then take the bus to Antalya and then to Side.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$14($14)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Taxi
Take a taxi to Side.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$130($130)
Yeni Girne Taxi
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between İzmir and Side
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İzmir to Side by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $13 and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $64.
The distance between İzmir and Side is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from İzmir and Side by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İzmir to Side is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $64.
The cheapest way to travel between İzmir and Side, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $13 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between İzmir and Side. We recommend that you fly from Izmir (ADB) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İzmir and Side. We recommend that you fly from Izmir (ADB) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from İzmir to Side. We recommend that you fly from Izmir (ADB) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Side is Antalya Airport (AYT) (AYT) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Side. Gazipasa Airport (GZP) (GZP) and Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) (ISE) 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 İzmir and Side. The distance is around 524km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İzmir to Side is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around $14.
Compare travel optionsbetween İzmir and Side
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 10m | $64($64) | once daily | 473km (294 miles) |
| Fly to Gazipasa (GZP), Bus | 4h 55m | $105($105) | once daily | 1,098km (682 miles) |
| Fly to Konya (KYA), Bus | 5h 15m | $50($50) | once daily | 749km (465 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 10m | $14($14) | once daily | 543km (337 miles) |
| Train to Köşk, bus | 9h 20m | $13($13) | once daily | 549km (341 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 25m | $130($130) | on demand | 524km (325 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | $62($62) | on demand | 524km (325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İzmir and Side
Bus companies
Pamukkale
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Airlines
SunExpress
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Airports near Side
The following major airports near Side offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Side
Gazipasa Airport (GZP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Side
Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE)
- Distance
- 151km (94 miles) from Side