How to get from Istanbul to İzmir
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 10m, from €26.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to İzmir. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 334 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 €22, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to İzmir: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → İzmir Adnan Menderesflight
AJet·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to İzmir 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 Istanbul to İzmir: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to İzmir works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to İzmir, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €26 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to İzmir
DepartureIstanbulWhat 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· 6h 20mfrom €24Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Istanbul to İzmir
On this route you travel with AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to İzmir: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to İzmir?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is İzmir from Istanbul?+−
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to İzmir cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to İzmir?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to İzmir?+−
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and İzmir?+−
Istanbul is SAW and İzmir is ADB, so this route is usually written SAW to ADB.
Which operators run Istanbul to İzmir?+−
On this route you travel with AJet.
Can you get from Istanbul to İzmir without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to İzmir?+−
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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