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Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to İzmir
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to İzmir among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 328 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £90 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is a coach with an average price of £24.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to İzmir:
A coach is £50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to İzmir costing on average £74.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 9m.
Other travel options to İzmir take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 57m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Istanbul and İzmir including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £66. The journey takes 7h 27m versus 4h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to İzmir
How to get to İzmir from Istanbul by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus0:206h20İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:40Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)£291One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus0:206h20İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:40Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)£291One-way0 changes
Fastest
PC330123:301h05Istanbul Airport0:35Adnan Menderes Airport£501One-way0 changes
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Flight
- FlixBus1:206h30İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı7:50İzmir, Bus Terminal£291One-way0 changes
- FlixBus0:206h35İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:55İzmir, Bus Terminal£291One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:596h41Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)6:40Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)£291One-way0 changes
- PC21805:301h10Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport6:40Adnan Menderes Airport£321One-way0 changes
- PC221819:351h10Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport20:45Adnan Menderes Airport£451One-way0 changes
- PC219016:351h10Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport17:45Adnan Menderes Airport£501One-way0 changes
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Best day trips from İzmir by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from İzmir are Foça, Aydin, Manisa, Selçuk and Kusadasi. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from İzmir on Omio.
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Day trip from İzmir to Kusadasi by ferry
Why visit Kusadasi for the day?
Kusadasi is a lively Aegean resort town known for its beaches, marina and busy seafront. It also serves as a common base for visiting Ephesus, with an old quarter that still feels distinctly local.
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FAQs: Istanbul to İzmir
Travel to İzmir easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to İzmir.
There are 2 options to travel between Istanbul and İzmir including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is a coach with an average price of £24.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to İzmir:
A coach is £50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to İzmir costing on average £74.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to İzmir is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 9m.
Other travel options to İzmir take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 57m.
The Istanbul to İzmir distance is approximately 328 km.
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to İzmir is:
- Around 53 coaches per day.
- Around 25 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and İzmir as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to İzmir:
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Adnan Menderes Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in İzmir, Bus Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to İzmir, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines to go to İzmir by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to İzmir by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to İzmir with the following travel companies:
- 25 direct flights per day with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
- 53 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to İzmir often also extend their vacation to go to Athens, Vienna, Thessaloniki, Antalya, Ankara. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between İzmir and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Istanbul to İzmir, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
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