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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to İzmirby plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to İzmir by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane IST - ADB
    1h 33m
    ₺12,024–12,737

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus Hvl-3
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    8h 49m
    ₺838–2,336

  3. Bus via Bursa

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa Otogar to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    6h 42m
    ₺1,200–2,400

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Eskisehir to Izmirtrain train Ic
    15h 48m
    ₺1,209–1,744

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to İzmirrideshare rideshare 500.5 km
    4h 41m

  6. Drive 500.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to İzmircar car 500.5 km
    4h 41m
    ₺2,815–4,066

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus Hvl-3
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to İzmir bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3401 / ...
    9h 14m
    ₺1,058–1,646

Istanbul Airport (IST) to İzmir by bus

Calendar112Weekly Buses
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and İzmir, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Izmir Otogar via Bursa Otogar in around 6h 42m.

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