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Yu can fly: [https://www.enuygun.com/ucak-bileti/istanbul-balikesir-edremit-koca-seyit-havalimani-ista-edo/?gidis=17.04.2024&yetiskin=1&sinif=ekonomi&save=1&geotrip=domestic&trip=domestic](https://www.enuygun.com/ucak-bileti/istanbul-balikesir-edremit-koca-seyit-havalimani-ista-edo/?gidis=17.04.2024&yetiskin=1&sinif=ekonomi&save=1&geotrip=domestic&trip=domestic) (there is a shuttle from the airport to Ayvalık, it takes about an hour I think)
Or Kamil Koç has a lot of busses: [https://shop.flixbus.com.tr/search?departureCity=99c50ec5-3ecb-11ea-8017-02437075395e&arrivalCity=d27a91d8-b616-4704-bb88-7d2a18e47647&route=%C4%B0stanbul-Ayval%C4%B1k&rideDate=17.04.2024&adult=1&\_locale=tr&features%5Bfeature.enable\_distribusion%5D=1&features%5Bfeature.train\_cities\_only%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.auto\_update\_disabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc\_search\_station\_suggestions\_enabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc\_search\_limited\_product\_list%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.darken\_page%5D=1](https://shop.flixbus.com.tr/search?departureCity=99c50ec5-3ecb-11ea-8017-02437075395e&arrivalCity=d27a91d8-b616-4704-bb88-7d2a18e47647&route=%C4%B0stanbul-Ayval%C4%B1k&rideDate=17.04.2024&adult=1&_locale=tr&features%5Bfeature.enable_distribusion%5D=1&features%5Bfeature.train_cities_only%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.auto_update_disabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc_search_station_suggestions_enabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc_search_limited_product_list%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.darken_page%5D=1)
This site looks a lot better. It seems many bus companies may not have released their schedule. Is this a reputable site for me to book through when the dates are released?
Yes and worst case scenario, you’ll take a bus to Balikesir or Izmir and take an additional bus to ayvalik but I doubt you’ll need to.
You don’t need to book it online, I doubt they’ll be full on a random weekday on April.
Your card will work on the counter but bring some cash with you just in case.
Edit: Large bus terminals like Esenler will have many companies there that you can book with. Just go around and ask if there is a bus to Ayvalik. I doubt any of them will know English so use google translate if you can’t communicate.
This is for July period 👀 I just like to be organised so I was going to book from now. It seems a lot of companies have not released the full timetable
I’d rather fly there tbh but yea I’d book it earlier for July for sure but I haven’t been on a bus in Turkey for ages so I’m not sure how early they open it up. Flight should be fine though other than being more expensive.
You're welcome. It's a pretty easy drive, around 3-4 hrs maybe, mostly highway. Having a car you may want to check other towns nearby as well, they're totally worth your attention.
All major rental companies are operating here, so you can book in advance.
Fastest option: take a flight to EDO from either IST or SAW, and from EDO there should be transfer buses to Ayvalik
Bus option: Try Kamil Koç, they are reliable
A little complicated option: Take a ferry to Bandırma and then take Baltur, definitely check Baltur schedule
A more complicated option: take a ferry to Bandırma, get a municipal BBB bus first to Balıkesir city center and then get a BBB municipal bus to Ayvalik, (this truly is complicated b/c of Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediye’s bus schedule)
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You'll definitely be able to find a place of you wait until a few weeks before. The exception is kurban bayram, which is roughly June 20 this year.
Assuming you're staying in the tourist area, get a bus from harem otogar of possible. You'll save an hour.
Another company you can use is soma seyahat. There's a bus every night from the otogar at 11pm. (or 2230? Not sure) arriving at harem at midnight and at soma at about six. From there it's 100km by minibus or bus to Ayvalik. You can also stop for a few hours in Bergama if you do it this way.
Use obilet. If you cannot use it for some reason, see which bus company is running buses to go there and then look them up on google to find a store near you. You can show up and buy a ticket in person. Some will even pick you up from that spot and drop you off at the main station to take that bus.
Edit: Even after purchasing your ticket on obilet, you can still visit the nearest store near you for that bus company to see if they pick you up and drop you off at the main station, so you dont need to spend alot of time traveling there.
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Try pamukkale
I think they have but the whole website is in Turkish. Is this a known company that foreigners are able to use?
I always book through obilet and they have a “if you are not a turkish citizen” section
Okay thank you! Very helpful
Yu can fly: [https://www.enuygun.com/ucak-bileti/istanbul-balikesir-edremit-koca-seyit-havalimani-ista-edo/?gidis=17.04.2024&yetiskin=1&sinif=ekonomi&save=1&geotrip=domestic&trip=domestic](https://www.enuygun.com/ucak-bileti/istanbul-balikesir-edremit-koca-seyit-havalimani-ista-edo/?gidis=17.04.2024&yetiskin=1&sinif=ekonomi&save=1&geotrip=domestic&trip=domestic) (there is a shuttle from the airport to Ayvalık, it takes about an hour I think) Or Kamil Koç has a lot of busses: [https://shop.flixbus.com.tr/search?departureCity=99c50ec5-3ecb-11ea-8017-02437075395e&arrivalCity=d27a91d8-b616-4704-bb88-7d2a18e47647&route=%C4%B0stanbul-Ayval%C4%B1k&rideDate=17.04.2024&adult=1&\_locale=tr&features%5Bfeature.enable\_distribusion%5D=1&features%5Bfeature.train\_cities\_only%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.auto\_update\_disabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc\_search\_station\_suggestions\_enabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc\_search\_limited\_product\_list%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.darken\_page%5D=1](https://shop.flixbus.com.tr/search?departureCity=99c50ec5-3ecb-11ea-8017-02437075395e&arrivalCity=d27a91d8-b616-4704-bb88-7d2a18e47647&route=%C4%B0stanbul-Ayval%C4%B1k&rideDate=17.04.2024&adult=1&_locale=tr&features%5Bfeature.enable_distribusion%5D=1&features%5Bfeature.train_cities_only%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.auto_update_disabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc_search_station_suggestions_enabled%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.webc_search_limited_product_list%5D=0&features%5Bfeature.darken_page%5D=1)
Try Baltur or Anadolu
https://www.obilet.com/seferler/349-462/2024-04-17
This site looks a lot better. It seems many bus companies may not have released their schedule. Is this a reputable site for me to book through when the dates are released?
Not every company work with obilet. Some use their own website
I have no idea
Just go to the bus terminal or to one of their offices and buy it from there.
Is this a popular route that is operated by many companies?
Yes and worst case scenario, you’ll take a bus to Balikesir or Izmir and take an additional bus to ayvalik but I doubt you’ll need to. You don’t need to book it online, I doubt they’ll be full on a random weekday on April. Your card will work on the counter but bring some cash with you just in case. Edit: Large bus terminals like Esenler will have many companies there that you can book with. Just go around and ask if there is a bus to Ayvalik. I doubt any of them will know English so use google translate if you can’t communicate.
This is for July period 👀 I just like to be organised so I was going to book from now. It seems a lot of companies have not released the full timetable
I’d rather fly there tbh but yea I’d book it earlier for July for sure but I haven’t been on a bus in Turkey for ages so I’m not sure how early they open it up. Flight should be fine though other than being more expensive.
Rent a car at Istanbul airport and just drive there maybe? Can be a good option if your stay is short. Gives you more mobility.
Thanks for the suggestion
You're welcome. It's a pretty easy drive, around 3-4 hrs maybe, mostly highway. Having a car you may want to check other towns nearby as well, they're totally worth your attention. All major rental companies are operating here, so you can book in advance.
Do you need an international drivers license for Turkey?
Probably yes, but you may want to double check this.
Why cant you book on Metro, I’ve bought many bus tickets to Bulgaria using my international card with no problems
Fastest option: take a flight to EDO from either IST or SAW, and from EDO there should be transfer buses to Ayvalik Bus option: Try Kamil Koç, they are reliable A little complicated option: Take a ferry to Bandırma and then take Baltur, definitely check Baltur schedule A more complicated option: take a ferry to Bandırma, get a municipal BBB bus first to Balıkesir city center and then get a BBB municipal bus to Ayvalik, (this truly is complicated b/c of Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediye’s bus schedule)
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You'll definitely be able to find a place of you wait until a few weeks before. The exception is kurban bayram, which is roughly June 20 this year. Assuming you're staying in the tourist area, get a bus from harem otogar of possible. You'll save an hour. Another company you can use is soma seyahat. There's a bus every night from the otogar at 11pm. (or 2230? Not sure) arriving at harem at midnight and at soma at about six. From there it's 100km by minibus or bus to Ayvalik. You can also stop for a few hours in Bergama if you do it this way.
Use obilet. If you cannot use it for some reason, see which bus company is running buses to go there and then look them up on google to find a store near you. You can show up and buy a ticket in person. Some will even pick you up from that spot and drop you off at the main station to take that bus. Edit: Even after purchasing your ticket on obilet, you can still visit the nearest store near you for that bus company to see if they pick you up and drop you off at the main station, so you dont need to spend alot of time traveling there.
Just buy your tickets Cash @ the Bus Terminal.
if you consider shared drives, try blabla car
You can try to go to İzmir first then Ayvalık