There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Hierapolis by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul, taxi
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)plane IST - DNZ
- Take the taxi from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Hierapolistaxi
4h 3m₺15,684–28,384Bus via Sarayköy
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Sarayköybus
10h₺2,009–3,400Drive 555.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Hierapoliscar 555.6 km
6h 26m₺3,175–4,585Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ)plane SAW - DNZ
- Take the taxi from Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) to Hierapolistaxi
4h 13m₺5,988–9,905Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Denizlibus
11h 40m₺3,150–3,400
Istanbul (IST) to Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Hierapolis is to bus via Sarayköy which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Hierapolis is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 3m and costs 15.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Hierapolis. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Sarayköy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Istanbul and Hierapolis is 510 km. The road distance is 555.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Hierapolis without a car is to bus via Sarayköy which takes 10h and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Istanbul to Hierapolis, including transfers.
Istanbul to Hierapolis bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Hierapolis bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Sarayköy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Hierapolis is 556 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Istanbul to Hierapolis.
There are 119+ hotels available in Hierapolis.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Hierapolis, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Sarayköy every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Kamil Koç also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Denizli Çardak Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–24,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Sarayköy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–4,300
Baklan Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 258 713 13 15
Dazkırı Garaj Taksi Akif ALKAN
- Phone
- +90 545 895 98 91
Baklan Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 258 713 13 15
Dazkırı Garaj Taksi Akif ALKAN
- Phone
- +90 545 895 98 91
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