There are 7 ways to get from Adana to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, train, car, or rideshare
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)COV - SAW
2h 49m₺4,148–7,121Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Adana to İstanbul921.8 km
12h 6m₺1,128Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from Adana bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationFlixBus KK0161 / ...
13h 11m₺1,527–2,155Train
- Take the train from Adana to Boğazköprü
- Take the train from Boğazköprü to Ankara
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht
19h 8m₺1,347–2,255Drive 922.7 km
- Drive from Adana to Istanbul922.7 km
8h 6m₺4,582–6,618Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul (IST)COV - IST
2h 47m₺12,398–14,321Bus
- Take the bus from Adana to Alibeyköy
14h 20m₺1,187–1,872
Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adana to Istanbul (State) is to rideshare which costs 1.128 ₺ and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Adana to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Adana to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Adana and arriving at Yenikapi via Boğazköprü, Ankara and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
The distance between Adana and Istanbul (State) is 721 km. The road distance is 922.7 km.
The best way to get from Adana to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station which takes 13h 11m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Adana to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Adana to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Adana station.
The best way to get from Adana to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 7.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 13h 11m, you could also train, which costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 19h 8m.
Adana to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Boğazköprü station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adana to Istanbul (State) is 923 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Adana to Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Adana, Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) hourly. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from Adana bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
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- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Cukurova to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–13,000
Flights from Cukurova to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–15,000
Flights from Cukurova to Istanbul via Ercan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–15,000
Flights from Cukurova to Istanbul via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–15,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Cukurova to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Cukurova to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–6,000
Flights from Cukurova to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–6,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Adana to Boğazköprü
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Boğazköprü to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–600
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Adana bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Adana to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,600
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺950–1,200
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Adana to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,128
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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