Travel between İstanbul and Afyon with a private driver — 450 km, roughly 5 h 30 min.
This route from Istanbul to Afyonkarahisar via Eskişehir or Kütahya leads to Turkey's thermal tourism capital. Crossing the wide plains of the Central Anatolian plateau, the journey ends with the silhouette of Afyon Castle. It offers comfortable access to a city famous for its thermal hotels and clotted cream.
Afyon Castle — the iconic rock fortress of the city
Sandıklı and Ömer-Gecek thermal springs
Afyon clotted cream and Turkish delight — local delicacies
Phrygian Valley open-air museum and rock monuments
Air-conditioned, well-maintained cars with plenty of legroom. A different experience from buses or shared shuttles.
Your driver picks you up at your home, hotel, or office and drops you right where you need to be.
Leave when it works for you — no bus timetables or flight schedules to worry about.
Big suitcases, ski gear, strollers — pack what you need. It all goes in the car with you.
Pick the right fit for your trip.
Good for 1-3 passengers with standard luggage. Comfortable and budget-friendly.
1-3 passengersMercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and similar. When you want a premium ride.
1-3 passengersRoom for 8-14 people with luggage. The go-to option for groups and families.
8-14 passengersA few tips to help your trip go smoothly.
It is recommended to plan transfers together with thermal hotel reservations.
Heavy snowfall is possible in Afyon during winter; check the weather beforehand.
When going via Eskişehir, a break in the city can split the journey.
About 5.5 hours under normal traffic conditions.
Yes, door-to-door transfers to Sandıklı, Ömer-Gecek, and Gazlıgöl thermal areas are available.
Yes, Afyon to Pamukkale is about 2.5 hours and can be planned in the same trip or as a separate transfer.
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