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Is it possible to go to and not visit at the same time? Istanbul is simply an amazing city, which at least once in your life, but you must see it - walk through the narrow streets, sail along the Bosphorus, taste local delicacies (we found the most delicious Turkish sweets in Istanbul!), meet Istanbul cats and just enjoy the city with richest history. Today I will tell you how you can get to Istanbul from one of the most popular resorts.
Regardless of the mode of transport, any route from Antalya to Istanbul will look like this:
2. Options for getting there
Distance from Antalya to Istanbul is 720 km. There are several ways to overcome it.
2.1. By bus
Traveling by bus to Istanbul is very long - the journey takes about ten to eleven hours. Such a long way is usually chosen by those who are simply afraid of flying by plane. Or those who save on air travel (although with local low-cost airlines, flights are even more profitable than bus trips).
During the season, comfortable international buses leave every four hours. The main carriers in this direction: Kamil Koç and MetroTurizm:
Ticket prices vary from 150 to 160 lira (2019 prices). All buses are air-conditioned, passengers are offered drinks and snacks, and some buses even have Wi-Fi.
2.2. By train
There is no direct railway connection between Antalya and Istanbul, so we immediately reject this type of transport.
2.3. By plane
Air travel is the easiest and fastest way to cover a considerable distance between cities. As a final destination, you can choose one of the two airports in Istanbul.
One of them (Ataturk Airport) is located closer to the city center in its European part. was built much later and is located outside the city, in its Asian part.
Ataturk Airport
About 30 airline flights depart daily from Antalya towards Ataturk Airport AtlasGlobal,Onur Air and Turkish Airlines.
The first flight departs from Antalya in 07.00 , the last one in 23.55 . In time, the flight takes about an hour ten - an hour twenty. The minimum cost of an air ticket, for example, for October 2017 is 2505 rubles:
Sabiha Gokcen Airport
There are 23 flights departing from Antalya daily. Air travel is operated by companies Pegasus Airlines, sunexpress and Turkish Airlines. In terms of time, the flight takes about the same time as the flight to Ataturk Airport. But getting from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to the city center is much longer.
The cheapest flights offers Pegasus Airlines(as of June 2019) – from 1651 rub :
2.4. On a ferryboat
You will need a ferry if you decide to fly from Antalya to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, which is well removed from the city. From the airport, you will need to get to the Kadıköy pier and cross the Bosphorus on the ferry, which leaves every half hour. True, there is an alternative option, how to get from the airport, but about it a little lower.
2.5. Buy a tour
Excursion from Antalya to Istanbul is convenient because it includes all transfers on the way "from hotel to hotel". As a rule, such sightseeing tours are designed for 1-3 days and involve a direct flight to Ataturk Airport. Standard tour costs from $200 per person.
3. Where to buy tickets
3.1. On the plane
Antalya-Istanbul plane ticket can be bought at a travel agency, at air ticket offices and at representative offices of airlines (at domestic flight terminals). But the easiest way, of course, is to buy a ticket on aviasales or skyscanner - there you can find the most profitable and time-saving option. To be honest, this is how we always buy tickets.
Here you can see when the best tickets are available:
3.2. On the bus
Tickets for intercity buses are sold at the box office of the Antalya bus station, at the official representative offices of bus companies (on the main streets of the city) and at travel agencies. You can also buy a ticket on the website of the bus company, where prices are often lower than in street offices.
For example, tickets to Istanbul on the company's website Kamil Koç (for 2019, prices are around 135-150 lire):
The cost of tickets when buying through the site is 5 lira less than at the bus station
4. How to get to the city center
You get to Istanbul from Antalya either to one of the two airports or to one of the bus stations - Bayrampaşa, Büyük otogar or Esenler.
4.1. From Ataturk Airport
1. Metro
The M1 metro line from the airport (the station is called Havalimani) through the central areas of the European part of the city stretches to the Aksaray bus station.
2. Bus
Municipal bus 96T also runs from the airport to the center of Istanbul (for example, to Bakirkoy and Yenikapı). The bus leaves every hour.
3. Taxi
Usually, tourists are not recommended to use taxi services at the airport - it is very expensive, and there are plenty of scammers in such a "bread place". You can order a taxi in advance on the site individual transfers(for example, a trip from Ataturk Airport to the historical center of Sultanahmet will cost 27 euro).
4.2. From Sabiha Gokcen Airport
1. Taxi or private transfer
Similarly, a taxi can be taken at the airport, or can be ordered in advance on this site.
An individual transfer is usually 10% more expensive, but you don’t have to wait in line, you will be met immediately with a sign, the fare will be known in advance, the car class will be known and, if necessary, a child car seat will be installed immediately.
From the airport to the historical center of the city (Sultanahmed) you will be taken in about 53 euros.
2. Bus + ferry
Take the Havataş bus or E10 city bus to Kadikoy pier. From here, every half an hour there is a ferry to Eminonu.
After getting off the ferry and crossing the road, you need to take the light rail. The Sultanahmed Center is literally three stops away.
You can also take the Hawatash bus to Taksim Square, and from there you can take the metro or bus wherever you need.
Taksim Square:
3. Bus + metro
In October 2013, the Marmaray tunnel was opened under the Bosphorus. From the final stop of the E10 city bus to the center of Istanbul, you can now take the metro (to Sirkeci station).
Marmaray tunnel station:
4.3. From the central bus station
From the central bus station (Bayrampasa) you can go to the city either by metro (line M1) or by one of the buses:
- 91O Otogar - Eminonu
- 83O Otogar - Taksim
- 75O Otogar - Mecidiyekoy.
Also from the bus station there are free shuttles of various bus companies to some areas of the city. There are no direct buses to Sultanahmet, but you can then walk. To use the free shuttle, you need to show the driver your ticket from the intercity bus. For example, you traveled from Antalya to Istanbul with a company Kamil Koç, then at the bus station you need to find the shuttle bus of this particular company.
5. Conclusion
The easiest way to get from Antalya to Istanbul is by plane. There are many direct flights, there are budget options, and tickets can be booked in advance online.
When buying tickets, pay attention to which part of Istanbul your hotel is located in. It is more convenient to get to the European part of the city from Ataturk Airport, to the Asian part - from Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
The multi-hour bus option remains for those who are afraid of flying or love adventure and want to see the views from the bus window.
What is your preferred way to get from Antalya to Istanbul? Did you use the long bus ride? Isn't it too tiring? We traveled by bus from Izmir to Istanbul and were very tired, but it is much further to get from Antalya.
Istanbul Ataturk International Airport is the largest airport in Turkey and the main airport in Istanbul, located in the European part of the city. For 2018, the passenger traffic is already 63 million passengers a year. Istanbul's city center is 24 km from Ataturk Airport. In this article, we will step by step consider the question of how to get from Ataturk Airport to the central European and to the Asian part of Istanbul by various modes of transport. In the article we will give all the necessary maps, prices and you will choose the most convenient way of getting to the city in your opinion.
The following airlines fly to Istanbul from Russia: Aeroflot, as well as low-cost carrier Pobeda from Moscow. The cost of an air ticket Moscow - Istanbul - from 41 dollars in two directions. You can see the location of the airport on the city map below.
- Official name of Ataturk Airport in Istanbul in Turkish: İstanbul Atatürk Havalimanı
- Airport code: IATA: IST; ICAO: LTBA
- Atatürk International Airport Terminal 2: Terminal 1 for domestic flights, Terminal 2 for international flights. Below is a diagram and plan of the arrivals and departures halls in the international terminal. The airport has everything you need for tourists: cafes, restaurants, a 24-hour luggage storage (cost 15-20 lire per day), a place to relax.
First of all, after arrival, you need to remove Turkish Lira at an ATM at the airport, because you can pay for transport and buy tickets only in local currency. On the plan above you can see where the ATMs are located, they are marked as ATM. Today (2018), the Turkish Lira exchange rate is as follows: $1 = 4.2 TRY or €1 = 5 TRY.
Tickets for the metro and municipal bus are bought in the form of a token in a special machine jetonmatik or in the form of an electronic ticket in a machine called biletmatik. The cost of one trip by metro or bus is 4 Turkish liras (61 rubles) one way.
Metro from Ataturk Airport to Istanbul
Independent tourists will be happy to know that a metro is laid directly from Ataturk Airport to the center of Istanbul. The M1 metro line runs from Ataturk Airport (metro station Havalimani) through the central areas of the European part of Istanbul to the Aksaray bus station. Travel time to Aksaray is 30-35 minutes. The metro runs every 6-10 minutes from 06:00 to 00:00. When leaving the airport from the arrivals area, always look where the metro sign leads.
At the Aksaray metro station, you can transfer from the red line M1 to the blue tram line T1, which takes you to the main ones: Sultanahmet (Sultanahmet) and the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, European Station.
On the official website of the Istanbul Metro Istanbul-ulasim.com.tr. you can find out the current metro schedule, fare, where to buy a ticket and other news of this main transport of the city.
By the way, it is on the European part of the city that I advise you to book a hotel so that it is convenient to get to the airport and walk around the city, between Aksaray and Sirkeci stops you will find the best Istanbul hotels that you can book at the best prices on the Hotellook website.
Bus from Ataturk Airport to Istanbul
Istanbul city center can also be reached by municipal bus 96T. Buses depart to Bakırköy, Yenikapı, Aksaray Bus Station, Taksim Square, and other areas of the city. Travel time to Taksim Square is about 1 hour. The bus runs approximately every 50 minutes from 07:00 to 21:00.
The center of Istanbul can be reached by express bus Havatas company. The bus follows the route Ataturk Airport (Havalimanı) - Taksim Square (Taksim). Travel time from the airport to Taksim Square is about 40 minutes depending on city traffic. The bus runs every 30 minutes from 04:00 to 01:00. You can easily find the bus stop by the "Havataş" sign.
Fare: 12 Turkish liras (182 rubles) one way (data for 2018). The express bus ticket is purchased directly from the driver.
If you need to get to the Asian side of Istanbul, the most convenient way is to take a ferry that departs from Bakırköy on the European side to Bostancı and Kadıköy on the Asian side. Travel time to the Kadikoy area is 20 minutes. The ferry runs at intervals of 24 minutes to 1.5 hours from 07:50 to 20:40 on weekdays, on weekends from 09:00 to 22:20. The ferry departure point - Bakirkoy district - can be reached by Havataş bus.
Fare: 7.50 Turkish liras (114 rubles) one way. The ticket is bought at the box office in front of the ferry.
Taxi from Ataturk Airport to Istanbul
With a taxi from the airport in Istanbul, you should be very careful: cases of deception are not uncommon, especially for female passengers. My friend, for example, had only dollars with her, the taxi driver took her to the center, took 100 dollars, did not give change, turned around and left. Therefore, if you want to take a taxi, I advise you to withdraw Turkish lira from an ATM and, just in case, rewrite the taxi number, and also make sure that the driver turns on the meter. The fare to the center by taxi at different times of the day can change a lot, because if you get stuck in a traffic jam, the meter will still tick.
It is even easier to take a taxi not on the spot, but to pre-order a taxi transfer via the Internet in a Russian company. A Russian-speaking driver will meet you with a sign and take you to your destination without any problems. The fare will be fixed and will not increase, and on the site you can immediately calculate the price of the trip. A taxi ride will be much more comfortable than public transport, and you will be taken directly to the door of your hotel.
- a resort in Turkey, known for its cleanest water and excellent beaches. We really liked it there. The way back to Istanbul from Kemer lay through Antalya (in fact, it is impossible to get to Istanbul in a different way).
By plane
Kemer does not have its own airport, and all tourists arrive and depart from Antalya Airport. Accordingly, you need to get to Antalya Airport, and from there fly to Istanbul.
Buses to Antalya depart from the Kemer bus station. It is located, in my opinion, very inconvenient: on the D400 highway, actually outside the city. The bus station itself is nothing special: the station is like a station. The toilet, by the way, is paid, it costs 1 lira, so it’s better to keep small money with you. Buses to Antalya run about once every half an hour, so it is not necessary to buy tickets in advance - there are always places. The road to Antalya will take about an hour and a half.
Arriving at the Antalya bus station, go to the stop and change to bus No. 600 or No. 600a. On it you will get to the airport, especially since this will be the final stop. If this is your first time in Antalya and you have an extra half an hour, ask the driver to stop at the Lower Duden stop and see the world's highest waterfall that flows into the open sea. Believe me, the sight is impressive.
There are a lot of planes between Antalya and Istanbul. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and some others.
You can compare prices and schedules on a special one, which provides complete information on all flights. I will not tell you in detail about the flight, it is better to read this note, it tells everything in detail.
What is the price
A ticket to Antalya costs about 10 liras, a ticket to the airport from the bus station will cost another 5 liras. The cost of a flight depends on the airline and the flight and averages $20-25, but if you get on the next sale, you can buy a ticket for $10-15. So, the minimum cost of a trip to Istanbul is 14-15 dollars.
Where could I buy
A bus ticket to Antalya must be bought at the ticket office of the bus station. You can pay the driver to get to the airport. A plane ticket, in my opinion, is most convenient to buy on the official websites of Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines.
By bus
If you don’t want to make transfers or simply don’t want to fly for some reason, then you can also get to Istanbul from Kemer by bus. The bus of the national transport company Metroturizm departs from the Kemer bus station once a day at 20:30, arriving in Istanbul at 09:00. In principle, the schedule is quite convenient, since you need to spend the night on the road, and the whole day is free.
In Istanbul, the bus stops at several places, the final stop is near the Samandira Tesis metro station.
What is the price
A bus ticket costs 90 lira (about $25).
Where could I buy
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We flew to Istanbul by plane - it's inexpensive, convenient, and fast. We were lucky: we got to the action of some regular action, so we got tickets literally for a penny.
The distance between Istanbul and Antalya may be of interest to those who are heading to Mediterranean resorts with a transfer in Istanbul, and independent travelers using a car to get around. According to the Union of Tourism Industry, the most popular destinations in Turkey among Russians are the resorts of Antalya and Istanbul, which means that it is worth considering various ways to get from one city to another.
Antalya and Istanbul
The distance between the two cities in a straight line, that is, by air, is only 482 kilometers. However, it takes one hour and five minutes to get from Istanbul Airport to.
For independent travelers from Russia, information about Istanbul airports and airlines that operate regular flights from Russian cities is of interest.
The two largest Turkish airlines flying to Russia are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus. They provide different levels of service and offer tickets at very different prices.
For example, Turkish Airlines has repeatedly been declared the best airline in Europe for the highest level of service and a wide range of services. However, it is worth noting that the price level of this airline is much higher than that of others offering flights to Istanbul.
In addition, Turkish Airlines planes fly to Ataturk Airport, located in the European part of the city, while Pegasus flies to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, located in the Asian part at a considerable distance from the city.
Distance from Istanbul to Antalya
For those who like to travel distances quickly and comfortably, the most convenient way to get from one city to another is by plane. Most low-cost airlines covering the distance Antalya - Istanbul fly from Sabiha Airport, so those who fly to Antalya from Russia with a transfer in Istanbul should pay attention to the airport where the plane arrives from Moscow and the airport of departure to Antalya in order to avoid confusion and delays. After all, the distance between the two airports in Istanbul exceeds twenty kilometers.
In turn, Antalya Airport is located ten kilometers east of the central part of the city. This distance can be overcome both by taxi and by special Havas buses that operate at most Turkish airports.
Resorts of Antalya
The distance Istanbul - Antalya is worth overcoming in order to find yourself on snow-white beaches warmed by the warm Mediterranean sun. Antalya Airport is the largest in the region and serves resorts such as Belek, Side, Alanya and Manavgat.
However, the distance between Istanbul and Antalya can be overcome on your own by car. By road, the distance will be 715 kilometers. It is worth noting that the quality of roads in Turkey is high, which means that the average speed will be higher than in Russia. However, it is worth considering the fact that most highways are tolled, and gasoline is not cheap. Given the large number of low-cost airlines and regular discounts on air tickets, it may turn out that it will be cheaper to cover the distance Antalya - Istanbul by plane.
