How to get from Antalya to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Antalya to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 31m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 490 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €28, on Mon, Aug 31.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
490 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Sep 8 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Older observation | 12h 31mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Sep 81h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€29Older observation12h 31m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Antalya to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Antalya → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·12h 31m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Antalya to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€27October 2026
€27Departures from Antalya to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 02:30 | 23:59 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 13 | 01:00 | 23:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 11h 40m€29Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
Kamil KoçAntalya-Istanbul, Antalya-İstanbul DudulluBook →
AJetAntalya Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Antalya to Istanbul works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Antalya to Istanbul, about 12h 31m. In total it's roughly €29 over 12h 31m, direct, no transfers.
Antalya to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Antalya to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 12h 31m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Antalya?
About 490 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Antalya to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €29. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Antalya to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, AJet.
Can you get from Antalya to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 11h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Antalya to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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