How to get from Istanbul to Alicante
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Alicante. The most useful door-to-door route takes 19h 01m by flight, bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2528 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 €83, on Sat, Sep 5.
2528 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €81Checked Sep 9 | 19h 01mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €221Older observation | 59h 10m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€81Checked Sep 919h 01m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€221Older observation59h 10m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Alicante: 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.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·3h 50m - 2Barcelona → Valenciabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·4h 29m - 3Valencia → Alicantetrain
Renfe·2h 21m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Alicante
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€79October 2026
€69Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingIstanbul Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-Valencia, Nice-BarcelonaBook →RenfeValencia-Alicante, Barcelona-AlicanteBook →
FlixBusValencia Airport-Alicante, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Sofia, Sofia-Munich, Munich-NiceBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Alicante works
Start with a Vueling flight from Istanbul to Barcelona, about 3h 50m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Valencia (4h 29m). Transfer in Valencia and continue by Renfe train on to Alicante (2h 21m). In total it's roughly €155 over 19h 1m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Alicante?
The most useful route takes about 19h 01m by flight, bus, train, 2 transfers.
How far is Alicante from Istanbul?
About 2528 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Alicante cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €83 to €402. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Alicante?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 19h 01m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Alicante?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 19h 01m. About 7h 51m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Alicante?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alicante?
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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