Istanbul to Antalya by ferry
Antalya lies 481 km (299 mi) south of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 481 km (299 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 14 h 34 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Istanbul | Antalya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Port | Kontoskalion | Antalya Harbour |
Where to book ferries from Istanbul to Antalya
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Staying in Antalya
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Antalya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 291 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (124), and 37 are five-star. Across 437 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 251,849 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antalya from Istanbul?
481 km (299 mi) in a straight line, south of Istanbul; by road roughly 587 km (364 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Antalya by ferry?
About 14 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Antalya?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Antalya?
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Antalya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.