There are 4 ways to get from Antalya to Instabul by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane AYT - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 22m₺1,857–6,369Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenlerbus
12h 30m₺950–2,500Drive 653.3 km
- Drive from Antalya to Instabulcar 653.3 km
8h 44m₺3,804–5,494Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul (IST)plane AYT - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
4h 43m₺11,158–24,560
Antalya to Instabul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Antalya to Instabul is to bus which costs 950 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Antalya to Instabul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 22m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antalya and arriving at Istanbul Esenler. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Antalya and Instabul is 527 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.
The best way to get from Antalya to Instabul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs 950 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Antalya to Instabul, including transfers.
Antalya to Instabul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Antalya station.
Antalya to Instabul bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Esenler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antalya to Instabul is 653 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Antalya to Instabul.
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What companies run services between Antalya, Turkey and Instabul, Turkey?
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.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–13,000
Flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–14,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–24,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–5,500
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- [email protected]
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600
- Schedules at
- antalyanetseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0242 511 74 03
- Website
- alanyalilar.com.tr
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500
- Schedules at
- alanyalilar.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 08503330700
- Website
- guneyakdeniz.com
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- guneyakdeniz.com
- Phone
- 0(850) 309 22 16
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,200
- Schedules at
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
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