Konya is served by Konya Airport (KYA), located 18 km north of the city, and has two main railway stations: Konya Railway Station (Konya garı), situated southwest of downtown, and Selçuklu YHT railway station, located north of the city. The city's primary intercity bus terminal, Otobüs Terminali, is found 7 km north of the city center.
By Air:
Konya Airport (KYA) offers direct flights from Istanbul's airports (IST and SAW) via Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus, with an average flight time of approximately 1 hour 16 minutes.
Indicative one-way flight costs from Istanbul can start from $16, with round-trip options from $51.
Direct flights from certain European cities, such as Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam, are available seasonally through airlines like SunExpress and Pegasus.
From Konya Airport, Havaş shuttle buses provide service to the city center, taking around 30-40 minutes; in 2022, the fare was 16 TL, and services were limited to connect with Istanbul flights. Public city buses (Lines 44, 47) and taxis are also available.
By Train:
High-Speed Trains (YHT) connect Konya to major cities. Travel from Istanbul (via Istanbul Bostancı) takes approximately 4 hours 38 minutes to 6 hours 4 minutes, with fares ranging from 850 ₺ to 1,400 ₺.
From Ankara, YHT trains reach Konya in about 1 hour 45 minutes, with fares around 360 ₺.
The Toros Express provides daily service from Adana, taking about 6 hours 30 minutes, and the Konya Mavi is an overnight service from Izmir Basmane, taking 12 hours.
By Bus:
Konya's Otobüs Terminali is accessible from the city center via tram or dolmuş in about 30 minutes.
Numerous bus companies, including Metro Turizm and FlixBus, operate routes to and from Konya.
Buses from Istanbul typically take 10 to 12 hours, with fares ranging from 32.98 € to 1,500 ₺.
From Ankara, the journey takes about 4 hours, costing around 400 ₺.
Buses from Antalya take approximately 6 hours, with fares around 650 ₺.
Travel from Izmir takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, with fares around 900 ₺.
From Adana, the bus journey is approximately 5 hours, with fares between 650-700 ₺.
By Car Rental:
Car rental services are available at Konya Airport and within the city, with companies like Sixt, Budget, Garenta, and Europcar.
Average daily rental costs vary, for instance, $41/day, but can be higher depending on the season and vehicle type.
Local Transit:
Within Konya, public transportation, including trams and buses, requires a KonyaKart for payment.
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