Istanbul is about 480 km far from Izmir and there are several ways to get there:

Travel from Istanbul to Izmir by bus

This is a heavily traveled route, so you’ll have no trouble getting a seat on the first bus from Istanbul to Izmir. Esenler Otogar in Istanbul is where buses depart at least hourly.Depending on the time of departure (due to traffic conditions when leaving Istanbul), the bus journey will take between seven and nine hours.

All coaches have airline-style seats with personal entertainment systems and charging ports for cell phones. All buses also have a conductor service, which supplies complimentary hot and cold beverages as well as little snacks at regular intervals along the route.

Travel from Istanbul to Izmir by Plane

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, which is located about 16km far from Izmir city center and serves domestic and international travelers, receives many direct flights from Istanbul’s two airports on a daily basis.

This is the quickest mode of transportation between Istanbul and Izmir, with a flight time of 70 minutes.

Turkish Airlines and its sister airline Anadolu Jet offer ten flights every day. Turkish Airlines jets fly from Istanbul International Airport, whereas Anadolu Jet planes depart from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (and typically provide slightly cheaper prices on this route).Pegasus Airlines is Turkey’s largest budget airline, with even more alternatives than the national carrier. There are 15 flight departures a day from Istanbul to Izmir, with options available at both Istanbul International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Anadolu Jet’s fares are usually comparable to, or just a smidgeon less expensive than, those offered by Pegasus Airlines.

Driving directions from Istanbul to Izmir

Hiring a vehicle for your trip between Istanbul and Izmir will provide you with complete freedom along the route. It’s especially useful if you want to explore the Aegean Sea’s beauty on the road. The quickest way, which runs through Bursa, is 478 kilometers and takes around five hours without stops.