How to go from Istanbul to Pamukkale?
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HOW TO GO FROM ISTANBUL TO PAMUKKALE?

Hi everyone! We continue our question-and-answer series with a new one! In this post, we will focus on explaining “How to go from Istanbul to Pamukkale?’ and some other relevant questions travelers curious about!

Pamukkale is a very unique and surrealistic place that you can not see frequently in your life! Pamukkale, which consists of the combination of calcium carbonate and limestone with thermal water sources, has fascinated its visitors for centuries! And today, it is the second most popular attraction in the Aegean Region of Turkey that receives millions of visitors every single year. To make your plans easier than ever, we explained the below topics; 

The Easiest way to go from Istanbul to Pamukkale; Flight, or Bus!

The distance between Istanbul and Pamukkale is approximately 600 km, making travel by road quite long. The easiest and most convenient option is to take a flight. Although flying may be slightly more expensive than taking a bus, it is far more comfortable and time-saving, allowing you to maximize your time exploring Pamukkale rather than spending hours on the road.

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Flights from Istanbul to Pamukkale

There are two main airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Pamukkale: Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Turkish Airlines offers more frequent flights compared to Pegasus. Flight prices generally range from 150 to 250 Turkish Lira per person. When booking, make sure your final destination is Denizli Çardak Airport (DNZ).

Denizli Airport is located about 40 km from the Pamukkale Travertines, and getting to Pamukkale is easy. You can choose from shuttle services, private transfers, or taxis, so transportation from the airport is convenient and hassle-free.

Busses from Istanbul to Pamukkale!

If you are not pressed for time and looking for a more affordable option, this could be a perfect choice. There are regular buses departing from Istanbul every hour, with the most popular and reliable bus companies being Pamukkale Turizm, Metro Turizm, and Nilufer Seyahat.

And, from the below link you can search for tickets that list these all bus companies; O-Bilet!

The price of a single bus ticket is around 150 to 175 Turkish Lira. And, the duration from Istanbul to Denizli Bus Station is approx. 12 hours! This is not a recommended way for those who are not used to have long bus journeys although the busses in Turkey are very comfortable!

Day Trip from Istanbul to Pamukkale!

If you would like to be more organized than searching for tons of details, we have Pamukkale Day Trip Packages which include Small-Group Tours and Private Tours

These Pamukkale Travel Packages includes all you might need to travel to Pamukkale from Istanbul; domestic flight tickets, guided tours, transportation from/to Airports, museum entrance tickets, and lunch! So, the only thing to do for you is to book your travel package, sit back to you, and enjoy your time in Pamukkale!

Most of the travelers who Travel to Pamukkale, also travel to Ephesus Ruins too! You may read our post which we have explained Ephesus Ruins and can consider booking a Travel Package which includes both Ephesus and Pamukkale!

From the below categories, you can start searching for the most suitable packages for your time and budget and make your dream travel come true! Hope this post will help you to create your Turkey Holiday!

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