How to get from Antalya to Istanbul
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 25m, from €38.
We compared the ways to travel from Antalya to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 Thu, Aug 20.
This fare comes from a search on August 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Antalya to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Antalya to Istanbul: flight, bus
How the trip from Antalya to Istanbul works
Start with a AJet flight from Antalya to Istanbul, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €38 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureAntalyaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 11h 40mfrom €29Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Antalya to Istanbul
On this route you travel with AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Antalya to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Antalya to Istanbul?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €38. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Antalya to Istanbul?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Antalya to Istanbul?+−
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Antalya and Istanbul?+−
Antalya is AYT and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written AYT to SAW.
Which operators run Antalya to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with AJet.
Can you get from Antalya to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 31m.
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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