How to get from İzmir to Istanbul
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 10m, from €30.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Istanbul. 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 €23, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on August 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
İzmir 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.
- 1İzmir Adnan Menderes → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
İzmir 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.
3 ways from İzmir to Istanbul: flight, train, bus
How the trip from İzmir to Istanbul works
Start with a AJet flight from İzmir to Istanbul, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureİzmirWhat 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 10mfrom €28Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Who runs İzmir to Istanbul
On this route you travel with AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
İzmir to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Istanbul?+−
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 Istanbul from İzmir?+−
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Istanbul cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €30. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from İzmir to Istanbul?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from İzmir to Istanbul?+−
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 İzmir and Istanbul?+−
İzmir is ADB and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written ADB to SAW.
Which operators run İzmir to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with AJet.
Can you get from İzmir to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir 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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