The average bus between Antalya Airport (AYT) and Istanbul takes 13h 31m and the fastest bus takes 11h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Antalya Airport (AYT) and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antalya Airport (AYT) is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Antalya Airport (AYT) station and arriving at Istanbul station via Istanbul Esenler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Antalya Ulaşım AŞ, depart from Antalya station.
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Antalya Ulaşım AŞ, arrive at Istanbul Esenler station.
The distance between Antalya Airport (AYT) and Istanbul is 484.7 km. The road distance is 782 km.
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,500–2,000 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Seven other operators also service this route.