Istanbul to Izmir

Istanbul to Izmir

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Istanbul to Izmir Destination Reviews

SM
Comfortable buses, arrive on time
Istanbul to Izmir, Bus Standard 2X1, Balikesir Uludag, Sep 8, 2025
FR
We were supposed to get off the bus at Izmir bus station but we were actually dropped at a station Dernegi
Istanbul to Izmir, Bus Standard 2X1, Luks Yalova, Jul 13, 2025
AK
Awesome
Istanbul to Izmir, Bus Standard 2X1, Villa Seyahat, May 27, 2024
AF
Overall ok, but it was 1 hour late and it was cold in the bus because the air conditioning was too strong.
Istanbul to Izmir, Bus Standard 2X2, Ema Turizm, Aug 30, 2022
IK
The main problem was that no one in the office knew what time really our bus was coming. They always were just saying “wait, wait”. It ended up departing 1h15min later and arrived to destination about 2 hours later than planned. The trip went ok except for there are no ways to charge phone on board.
Istanbul to Izmir, Bus Standard 2X2, Kale Seyahat, Jul 11, 2022
EB
They took forever to get us to our destination and made stops for random people who got on the bus while en route. Not the definition of an ideal professional bus service
Istanbul to Izmir, Bus Standard 2X1, Ema Turizm, Apr 20, 2022
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Istanbul to Izmir Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
00:00
01:10
$26.98
Bus
Lux Aydin Turizm
Standard 2X1
00:16
07:16
$23.73
Bus
Gold Istanbul
Standard 2X1
00:38
05:38
$20.19
Bus
Villa Seyahat
Standard 2X1
00:55
07:55
$19.00
Bus
Gold Istanbul
Standard 2X2
01:14
08:14
$23.76
  5.0
Bus
Can Istanbul Turizm
Standard 2X1
01:30
08:30
$21.38
Bus
Metro Turizm
Standard 2X1
01:50
08:50
$20.19
Bus
Gold Istanbul
Standard 2X2
02:09
09:09
$16.61
Bus
Istanbul Kalesi
Standard 2X1
02:30
09:30
$17.82
  5.0
Bus
Gold Istanbul
Standard 2X1
02:54
08:54
$20.19
Bus
Kale Seyahat
Standard 2X2
03:20
12:20
$27.32
Bus
Varan Turizm
Standard 2X1
03:45
09:45
$26.13
Bus
Nilufer Turizm
Standard 2X2
04:30
13:30
$21.38
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
04:50
06:05
$80.94
Flight
AJet
Economy
05:10
08:50
$104.08
Bus
Istanbul Kalesi
Standard 2X1
05:30
17:30
$17.82
  4.2
Flight
AJet
Economy
05:50
07:05
$24.67
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
06:10
07:20
$60.27
Bus
Balikesir Uludag
Standard 2X1
06:30
15:30
$24.94
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
06:50
08:00
$102.18

Transportation from Istanbul to Izmir

Facts about the transport from Istanbul to Izmir

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:15 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day39
Distance700 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAjet, AJet, Balikesir Uludag, Can Istanbul Turizm, Canakkale Truva, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Didim Seyahat, Gold Istanbul, Istanbul Kalesi, Izmir Turizm, Nilufer Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Varan Turizm, Villa Seyahat

How to get from Istanbul to Izmir

Travelling between Istanbul and Izmir is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 173.34 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 24.76.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Izmir?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Istanbul and Izmir depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Istanbul and Izmir. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h to reach Izmir.

How much does it cost to get from Istanbul to Izmir?

Travelling between Istanbul and Izmir can be as cheap as USD 24.76 if you opt for a AJet flight and as expensive as USD 173.34 if you buy a AJet flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Istanbul and Izmir ?

  • 39 from Istanbul to Izmir starting from 00:45 Sabiha Gokcen Airport until 23:45 Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Istanbul to Izmir.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Istanbul to Izmir, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 24.75.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Istanbul and Izmir

AJet, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Istanbul to Izmir overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Istanbul and Izmir

Balikesir Uludag, Can Istanbul Turizm (Can İstanbul Turizm), Canakkale Truva, Didim Seyahat, Gold Istanbul, Istanbul Kalesi, Izmir Turizm, Nilufer Turizm, Varan Turizm, Villa Seyahat

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Istanbul and Izmir

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

What is the most popular transport to get from Istanbul to Izmir?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% opted for a bus
  • 4% decided to fly
  • 1% Other