{"id":193,"date":"2022-02-12T06:23:30","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T06:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newhomeinturkey.com\/blog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2024-05-24T07:41:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T07:41:56","slug":"how-to-get-to-alanya-from-istanbul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newhomeinturkey.com\/blog\/how-to-get-to-alanya-from-istanbul\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get to Alanya from Istanbul?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Popular destinations such as Istanbul city is an enormous and diversified city, it is the largest city in Turkey. A place where you are always on the run with its fast-paced lifestyle and big businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Istanbul is known for being rich with different cultures and extremely populated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This kind of lifestyle is not suitable for everyone, some would prefer a calmer way of living, so Alanya would be a better option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heading from Istanbul to Alanya has a lot of methods of transportation, depending on which is suitable for you. You would either like to travel comfortably without having to wait at any bus station or like the thrilling adventure of taking a road trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I get from Istanbul to Alanya?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Planes from Istanbul to Alanya Turkey<\/b><\/h3>\n

This type of transportation is the most convenient and efficient way, you will be seated comfortably on board and the service includes food and beverage, all included when your tickets are booked.<\/span><\/p>\n

Istanbul Airport<\/b><\/h3>\n

Moreover, there are two airports in Istanbul, it depends on where you are staying, you either go through <\/span>Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport.<\/b><\/p>\n

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When you are booking your flight from Istanbul airport you can decide the timings available that are more convenient for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flights from Istanbul to Alanya Turkey<\/b><\/h3>\n

Pegasus and Turkish Airlines<\/b><\/h4>\n

If we are to compare both airlines, ticket prices in Turkish are more expensive than Pegasus Airlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Turkish Airlines include more luggage weight without having to pay any extra fee. If you want to fly comfortably, the planes in Turkish Airlines are bigger than Pegasus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pegasus Airlines is less expensive and efficient if you just want to reach your destination and the complementaries don’t matter to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Travel Time by Planes to Alanya from Istanbul<\/b><\/h3>\n

The duration from Istanbul to Alanya by plane is <\/span>an hour and five minutes<\/b>. After the airport, there is a <\/span>two-hour<\/b> drive from <\/span>Antalya airport<\/b> to Alanya.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unless you booked a ticket to <\/span>Gazipa\u015fa<\/b> then the timing to reach is less.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bus from Istanbul to Alanya Turkey<\/b><\/h2>\n

Buses from Istanbul to Alanya can be hectic or maybe fun if you’re traveling with a group of friends or family it should be a fun road trip to Alanya.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although it is a long drive, the ticket prices in bus companies are the least expensive out of all transportations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Individuals who take the bus are usually tourists, exploring the Alanya popular routes in the deeper parts of Turkey and enjoying the landscape on their journey.\"buses

Overnight buses are available in the morning as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Procedures and Route of Public Transport Bus from Istanbul to Alanya<\/b><\/h3>\n

The seats on the buses are quite comfortable and spacious, TV is available during the drive so you will get to watch what’s available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bus route starts from the <\/span>Istanbul Bayrampasa bus station<\/b>. This bus station is 15 km from Ataturk Airport and 54 km from Sabiha Gokcen Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kutahya, Burdur, Antalya, Manavgat, and finally reaching the bus station in Alanya.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration in the Bus Station and Ride from Istanbul to Alanya<\/b><\/h3>\n

There is a two-hour wait at the bus station, the duration of the drive is thirteen hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This kind of transportation is suitable for those who don’t have children or have big luggage. Children won’t find it tolerable to sit on a bus from Istanbul to Alanya because the travel time is long.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taxis and Cars from Istanbul to Alanya<\/b><\/h2>\n

A cab from Istanbul to Alanya is more comfortable than taking the bus, but owning your vehicle to drive from Istanbul to Alanya is very tiring for you, note that this is a ten-hour drive.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re not used to driving for long periods, it could be complicated. You might wake up the next day with a sore arm or pain in your neck.\"family

Taxi fee<\/b><\/h3>\n

Taxis charge way more than buses and cost more than a plane ticket itself. People who take the taxi are either afraid of flying or just want to try the experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is it suitable for?<\/b><\/h3>\n

This kind of ride is suitable for families, or a couple, the benefit of taking a cab instead of a bus is that it doesn’t get crowded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trains from Istanbul to Alanya Turkey<\/b><\/h2>\n

The trains from Istanbul to Antalya depart from Kadikoy and arrive at Sandikli.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to book a train ticket?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Train tickets are usually booked online at the Turkish Railways website.<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration of Trip<\/b><\/h3>\n

The timing is about 14 hours and the distance is 462 miles,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Covid Procedures in Turkey<\/b><\/h2>\n

Due to Covid, it is mandatory to wear your mask at all times, especially when you are in these vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mandatory PCR Test<\/b><\/h4>\n

Make sure to get your PCR tested <\/span>Negative<\/b> before boarding any vehicle, for your sake and the safety of the other passengers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are different ways from Istanbul to Alanya, it is not that complicated. It all depends on either your budget or how you would like to experience the journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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