There are 6 ways to get from Antalya to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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 Huzurevitrain
3h 22m₺1,770–6,262Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Antalya to İstanbul646.1 km
10h 20m₺941Bus
- Take the bus from Antalya to Istanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from Dudullu Otogar to Ayrılık Çeşmesibus 19Ek
12h 9m₺1,542–1,965Bus, train
- Take the bus from Antalya to Burdurbus
- Take the train from Burdur to Karakuyutrain
- Take the train from Karakuyu to Eskişehirtrain
- Take the train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
14h 17m₺1,223–2,023Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul (IST)plane AYT - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
3h 58m₺11,112–24,304Drive 646.5 km
- Drive from Antalya to Istanbulcar 646.5 km
8h 33m₺3,760–5,431
Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Antalya to Istanbul (State) is to rideshare which costs 941 ₺ and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Antalya to Istanbul (State) is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 22m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Antalya to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Antalya and arriving at Ayrılık Çeşmesi via Dudullu Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Antalya and Istanbul (State) is 497 km. The road distance is 646.5 km.
The best way to get from Antalya to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Antalya to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Antalya to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Antalya station.
Antalya to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Dudullu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antalya to Istanbul (State) is 647 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Antalya to Istanbul (State).
There are 4299+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Antalya, Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
You can take a bus from Antalya to Yenikapi via Istanbul Dudullu, Dudullu Otogar, Ayrılık Çeşmesi, and Ayrilikcesme in around 12h 9m.
- 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
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Huzurevi
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Burdur to Karakuyu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Karakuyu to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺350–490
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskişehir to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺360–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Antalya to Istanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,900
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Antalya to Burdur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺390–550
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Dudullu Otogar to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Antalya to Burdur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–850
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺550–850
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Antalya to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺941
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Antalya and Istanbul (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.