Istanbul to Izmir
All standard transport options connecting Istanbul and Izmir are listed here, including charter, bus or flight.
Travel options for Istanbul to Izmir
Travel from Istanbul to Izmir and save with a bus for 875 TRY, or reach your destination faster by flight in 1h y 5 minutes.
Bus from Istanbul to Izmir
Depart from multiple stations, including Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul, Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul, Harem Bus Station, Istanbul and others and start your bus journey from Istanbul toward Izmir, with the first departure of the day at 00:08, arriving at Izmir Bus Station. The trip takes about 5 hours, with fares starting from 875 TRY. Check schedules and reserve your seat in advance.
Prices: 875 TRY
Duration: 5h – 14h ⏱
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Flying from Istanbul, you can depart from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul or IST Istanbul International Airport and reach Izmir, landing at ADB Izmir Airport, in roughly 1 hour 5 minutes. This is the fastest way to travel, with typical fares starting at 1,043 TRY. Check available flights and book your seat here for a smooth journey.
Prices: 1,043 TRY
Duration: 1h 5m – 1h 15m ⏱
Charter from Istanbul to Izmir
Travel from Istanbul to Izmir with a private ride that picks you up at your chosen location and drops you off wherever you prefer in the city. The drive lasts roughly 4 hours 58 minutes with fares starting at 30,228 TRY. Book now to plan your trip.
Prices: 30,228 TRY
Duration: 4h 58m – 5h 26m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Istanbul to Izmir
Traveling by bus between Istanbul and Izmir involves several departure and arrival stations rather than a single fixed terminal. Depending on which bus stops you use, the overall journey time can vary, though most trips fall within 5h to 14h. Bus services follow a shared operating window, with departures beginning at 00:08 and continuing until 23:59, offering coverage across much of the day. Fares generally start at 875 to 1,391 TRY and may change slightly based on the service, stop, or route variation. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Istanbul to Izmir helps clarify which stations are served, how long each connection takes and which departures align best with your itinerary.
Cheapest Bus Istanbul to Izmir
875 TRY, from Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul to Izmir Bus Station, departure at some times, duration 9hFastest Bus Istanbul to Izmir
1250 TRY, from Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul to Izmir Bus Station, departure at 00:08, duration 5hBus Timetable: Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul → Izmir Bus Station
- 00:19 08:19 8h 1123 TRY
- 00:20 07:20 7h 1187 TRY
- 00:25 07:25 7h 1250 TRY
- 00:30 09:30 9h 1125 TRY
- 01:00 09:00 8h 1375 TRY
- 01:20 10:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 01:55 08:55 7h 1250 TRY
- 03:20 12:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 03:30 13:30 10h 1125 TRY
- 04:45 18:45 14h 1375 TRY
- 06:00 16:00 10h 1375 TRY
- 07:30 16:30 9h 1375 TRY
- 09:15 18:15 9h 1375 TRY
- 09:20 18:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 10:00 18:00 8h 1250 TRY
- 10:15 23:15 13h 1375 TRY
- 10:20 19:20 9h 1375 TRY
- 11:20 20:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 11:30 19:30 8h 1250 TRY
- 11:45 00:45 13h 1375 TRY
- 12:30 21:30 9h 1125 TRY
- 13:00 21:00 8h 1250 TRY
- 13:20 22:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 13:30 21:30 8h 1375 TRY
- 14:20 23:20 9h 1125 TRY
- 15:00 00:00 9h 1375 TRY
- 15:20 00:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 16:30 01:30 9h 875 TRY
- 16:45 01:45 9h 1375 TRY
- 17:00 01:00 8h 1250 TRY
- 17:20 02:20 9h 1375 TRY
- 18:00 03:00 9h 1125 TRY
- 19:15 04:15 9h 1375 TRY
- 20:30 05:30 9h 1125 TRY
- 21:20 06:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 21:30 07:30 10h 1125 TRY
- 22:20 07:20 9h 1187 TRY
- 22:30 06:30 8h 1375 TRY
- 22:48 05:48 7h 1250 TRY
- 22:50 06:50 8h 1250 TRY
- 22:55 05:55 7h 1250 TRY
- 23:15 12:15 13h 1375 TRY
- 23:20 07:20 8h 1187 TRY
- 23:30 07:30 8h 1250 TRY
- 23:49 06:49 7h 1250 TRY
- 23:50 08:50 9h 1062 TRY
- 23:59 07:59 8h 1375 TRY
Bus Timetable: Atasehir Bus Stop, Istanbul → Izmir Bus Station
- 00:45 07:45 7h 1375 TRY
- 01:45 07:45 6h 1375 TRY
- 02:45 08:45 6h 1375 TRY
- 10:45 18:45 8h 1375 TRY
- 11:45 18:45 7h 1375 TRY
- 14:45 22:45 8h 1375 TRY
- 18:45 01:45 7h 1375 TRY
- 22:45 05:45 7h 1375 TRY
- 23:45 06:45 7h 1375 TRY
Bus Timetable: Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul → Izmir Bus Station
- 00:08 05:08 5h 1250 TRY
- 00:10 07:10 7h 1248 TRY
- 00:45 07:45 7h 1187 TRY
- 00:59 06:59 6h 1250 TRY
- 01:00 09:00 8h 1062 TRY
- 01:39 08:39 7h 1123 TRY
- 01:45 07:45 6h 1187 TRY
- 02:45 09:45 7h 1187 TRY
- 04:45 11:45 7h 1187 TRY
- 06:45 15:45 9h 1125 TRY
- 08:45 17:45 9h 1125 TRY
- 09:15 23:15 14h 1375 TRY
- 09:45 17:45 8h 1125 TRY
- 10:45 18:45 8h 1187 TRY
- 12:45 19:45 7h 1187 TRY
- 13:45 21:45 8h 1125 TRY
- 14:45 22:45 8h 1187 TRY
- 15:45 23:45 8h 1125 TRY
- 16:45 00:45 8h 1187 TRY
- 17:45 01:45 8h 1125 TRY
- 19:15 03:15 8h 1125 TRY
- 21:45 04:45 7h 1125 TRY
- 22:30 12:30 14h 1375 TRY
- 22:45 06:45 8h 1187 TRY
- 23:45 06:45 7h 1187 TRY
Bus Timetable: Harem Bus Station, Istanbul → Izmir Bus Station
- 10:30 20:30 10h 1248 TRY
- 22:30 07:30 9h 1248 TRY
Bus Timetable: Istanbul Central Bus Station → Izmir Bus Station
- 00:30 09:30 9h 1375 TRY
- 01:00 10:00 9h 1187 TRY
- 01:29 09:29 8h 1250 TRY
- 03:00 12:00 9h 1187 TRY
- 05:00 17:00 12h 1125 TRY
- 05:30 18:30 13h 1375 TRY
- 06:55 16:55 10h 1375 TRY
- 07:00 20:00 13h 1375 TRY
- 08:00 18:00 10h 1125 TRY
- 08:30 18:30 10h 1375 TRY
- 09:00 19:00 10h 1187 TRY
- 09:30 17:30 8h 1250 TRY
- 10:00 19:00 9h 1375 TRY
- 10:55 18:55 8h 1375 TRY
- 11:00 20:00 9h 1187 TRY
- 12:00 22:00 10h 1125 TRY
- 12:30 20:30 8h 1250 TRY
- 13:00 23:00 10h 1187 TRY
- 14:00 23:00 9h 1125 TRY
- 14:30 00:30 10h 1375 TRY
- 15:00 01:00 10h 1187 TRY
- 15:55 00:55 9h 1375 TRY
- 16:00 01:00 9h 875 TRY
- 16:30 00:30 8h 1250 TRY
- 17:00 02:00 9h 1375 TRY
- 17:30 03:30 10h 1125 TRY
- 18:30 04:30 10h 1375 TRY
- 19:55 04:55 9h 1375 TRY
- 20:00 05:00 9h 1125 TRY
- 21:00 07:00 10h 1187 TRY
- 21:55 05:55 8h 1375 TRY
- 22:00 07:00 9h 1187 TRY
- 22:28 05:28 7h 1250 TRY
- 22:29 06:29 8h 1250 TRY
- 22:30 06:30 8h 1250 TRY
- 22:55 05:55 7h 1375 TRY
- 23:00 08:00 9h 1187 TRY
- 23:29 06:29 7h 1250 TRY
- 23:30 08:30 9h 1062 TRY
- 23:58 07:58 8h 1250 TRY
- 23:59 07:59 8h 1187 TRY
Bus Timetable: Samandira Terminal, Istanbul → Izmir Bus Station
- 00:45 07:45 7h 1391 TRY
- 01:15 08:15 7h 1391 TRY
- 01:35 08:35 7h 1391 TRY
- 01:45 08:45 7h 1391 TRY
- 02:45 10:45 8h 1391 TRY
- 10:45 18:45 8h 1391 TRY
- 11:45 19:45 8h 1391 TRY
- 13:45 21:45 8h 1391 TRY
- 15:45 23:45 8h 1391 TRY
- 18:45 03:45 9h 1391 TRY
- 23:45 06:45 7h 1391 TRY
Bus Timetable: Sultanbeyli Bus Station, Istanbul → Izmir Bus Station
- 00:45 06:45 6h 1375 TRY
- 01:15 08:15 7h 1375 TRY
- 02:15 09:15 7h 1375 TRY
- 07:15 15:15 8h 1375 TRY
- 08:45 16:45 8h 1375 TRY
- 10:30 18:30 8h 1375 TRY
- 12:45 18:45 6h 1375 TRY
- 15:00 22:00 7h 1375 TRY
- 16:15 00:15 8h 1375 TRY
- 18:00 01:00 7h 875 TRY
- 20:30 04:30 8h 1375 TRY
- 21:45 04:45 7h 1375 TRY
- 22:45 06:45 8h 1375 TRY
- 23:45 06:45 7h 1375 TRY
Flight Routes & Schedules from Istanbul to Izmir
- Travel to ADB Izmir Airport from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul, with a flight lasting approximately 1h 5m to 1h 15m. Services run from 05:55 until 23:35, and fares start at 1,043 to 2,899 TRY.
- Board a flight at IST Istanbul International Airport to reach ADB Izmir Airport, spending roughly 1h 5m to 1h 15m in the air. Services run from 02:00 until 22:00, and tickets start from 1,796 to 4,011 TRY.
Cheapest Flight Istanbul to Izmir
1043 TRY, from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul to ADB Izmir Airport, departure at 05:55, duration 1h 15mFastest Flight Istanbul to Izmir
1960 TRY, from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul to ADB Izmir Airport, departure at some times, duration 1h 5mFlight Timetable: IST Istanbul International Airport → ADB Izmir Airport
- 02:00 03:15 1h 15m 4011 TRY
- 07:00 08:10 1h 10m 1796 TRY
- 08:00 09:10 1h 10m 2066 TRY
- 10:00 11:10 1h 10m 3133 TRY
- 11:00 12:10 1h 10m 2066 TRY
- 12:00 13:15 1h 15m 2066 TRY
- 12:50 13:55 1h 5m 2629 TRY
- 14:00 15:10 1h 10m 2066 TRY
- 15:00 16:10 1h 10m 2337 TRY
- 16:00 17:15 1h 15m 2675 TRY
- 18:00 19:10 1h 10m 2675 TRY
- 19:00 20:10 1h 10m 2337 TRY
- 21:00 22:15 1h 15m 4011 TRY
- 22:00 23:10 1h 10m 2337 TRY
Flight Timetable: SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul → ADB Izmir Airport
- 05:55 07:10 1h 15m 1043 TRY
- 06:05 07:10 1h 5m 1231 TRY
- 07:20 08:25 1h 5m 1681 TRY
- 09:10 10:25 1h 15m 1869 TRY
- 11:10 12:15 1h 5m 2224 TRY
- 12:35 13:50 1h 15m 1869 TRY
- 13:10 14:15 1h 5m 2541 TRY
- 15:55 17:10 1h 15m 1869 TRY
- 16:00 17:05 1h 5m 1959 TRY
- 17:55 19:00 1h 5m 1959 TRY
- 19:15 20:20 1h 5m 2605 TRY
- 21:20 22:25 1h 5m 2589 TRY
- 21:30 22:45 1h 15m 2899 TRY
- 23:35 00:40 1h 5m 1960 TRY
Charter Routes & Schedules from Istanbul to Izmir
- Board a private taxi at Hacimasli Hotel Transfer and reach Izmir Hotel Transfer, with the trip taking roughly 5h 26m. Multiple departures are available with fares starting at 34,121 TRY.
- Book a private driver at Istanbul Hotel Transfer to reach Izmir Hotel Transfer, with the ride taking roughly 5h 26m. Travel options are flexible with fares starting from 34,121 TRY.
- Set off on a luxury ride toward Izmir Hotel Transfer, departing Istanbul New Airport with the trip taking around 4h 58m. You can choose your preferred departure time, with ticket prices from 30,228 TRY.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Istanbul to Izmir
30228 TRY, from Istanbul New Airport to Izmir Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 4h 58mCharter Timetable: Hacimasli Hotel Transfer → Izmir Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 26m 34121 TRY
Charter Timetable: Istanbul Hotel Transfer → Izmir Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 26m 34121 TRY
Charter Timetable: Istanbul New Airport → Izmir Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 4h 58m 30228 TRY
Frequently Asked Questions Istanbul to Izmir
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Izmir.
How long does the Istanbul to Izmir trip usually take overall?
The Istanbul to Izmir trip can take about 1 hour 5 minutes by flight, around 5 to 14 hours by bus, or about 5 hours by charter. The total time varies mainly by transport type and, for buses, by the departure point and service chosen.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Izmir?
The cheapest listed option from Istanbul to Izmir is the bus, with fares from 875 TRY to 1,391 TRY. Flights start at 1,043 TRY, so they are not the lowest-priced option on this route.
Which transport is the fastest on the Istanbul to Izmir route?
Flights are the fastest option from Istanbul to Izmir, taking about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. Bus trips are much longer, and charter services take about 5 hours, depending on the transfer point.
How much should I expect to pay for Istanbul to Izmir tickets?
Prices on the Istanbul to Izmir route vary by transport. Buses cost about 875 TRY to 1,391 TRY, flights range from 1,043 TRY to 4,011 TRY, and charter services are much higher at 30,228 TRY to 34,121 TRY.
Where do buses from Istanbul to Izmir usually leave and arrive?
Buses from Istanbul to Izmir depart from several points, including Alibeykoy Bus Station, Harem Bus Station, Samandira Terminal, and Istanbul Central Bus Station. All bus services arrive at Izmir Bus Station.
Which airports are used for flights from Istanbul to Izmir?
Flights from Istanbul to Izmir depart from either SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport or IST Istanbul International Airport. They arrive at ADB Izmir Airport, which is the only listed airport on the destination side.
How often do buses run from Istanbul to Izmir, and what are the first and last departures?
Bus departures on the Istanbul to Izmir route are frequent, with 149 trips listed. The first departure is at 00:08 and the last departure is at 23:59, so there are options throughout the day and late at night.
How many flights are available from Istanbul to Izmir, and when is the first and last one?
There are 28 flights listed from Istanbul to Izmir. The first departure is at 02:00 and the last departure is at 23:35, so the schedule covers most of the day.
Why does the travel time from Istanbul to Izmir vary so much by bus?
Bus times from Istanbul to Izmir range from about 5 hours to 14 hours because the departure station matters and services are not all the same. For example, some routes from Harem are around 9 to 10 hours, while others from Atasehir Dudullu can be as short as 5 hours.
Which Istanbul bus stations have the shortest and longest listed trips to Izmir?
The shortest listed bus trips from Istanbul to Izmir are from Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, about 5 to 14 hours, and from Atasehir Bus Stop or Sultanbeyli Bus Station, about 6 to 8 hours. Harem Bus Station has trips around 9 to 10 hours.
Can I book Istanbul to Izmir tickets online in one place?
Yes, you can check and book Istanbul to Izmir tickets on TicketRoutes.com. It shows the available bus and flight options for this route, along with prices, departure points, and travel times.
Is there a charter option for Istanbul to Izmir, and what does it look like?
A charter service is listed for Istanbul to Izmir, but it is much more expensive than the regular options. It costs about 30,228 TRY to 34,121 TRY and takes roughly 5 hours, with transfers from Istanbul hotels or Istanbul New Airport to Izmir Hotel Transfer.
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