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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ankara to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ankara to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Ankara to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ankara to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Ankara to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ankara, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost £37 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of tickets is £57 and £51 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Ankara and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are 14 direct flights that take off from Ankara and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 19m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 98 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 14.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Ankara and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Ankara at 03:10 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 04:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport jets off at 22:55 and lands at 00:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Ankara to Istanbul Airport

Low season

September

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Ankara to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ankara to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Ankara to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Turkish Airlines has a reasonable carry-on weight allowance on its flights from Ankara to Istanbul. You can bring one piece of carry-on baggage weighing up to 17.6 lb and one personal item weighing up to 8.8 lb in Economy Class cabins. The combined carry-on weight allowance is 26.4 lb.

    If you’re looking for eco-friendly flights from Ankara to Istanbul, consider booking Turkish Airlines, which has several non-stop flights that emit less CO₂. The airline has implemented several sustainable measures like the Co2mission Program to lower greenhouse gas emissions in its daily operations.

  • Which is the best arrival airport in Istanbul for flights from Ankara?

    Flights from Ankara to Istanbul can also land at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The choice of arrival airport in Istanbul depends on your travel plans. SAW is on the Asian side of Istanbul (25 miles from the city center) and has several flight options. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the largest airport in the city, with more amenities. It’s located on the European side of Istanbul, around 20 miles from the city center.

  • How do I get to downtown Istanbul from Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    IST is served by several public buses that connect the airport to the city center. The journey time from the airport to the European and Asian parts of Istanbul is around 30 to 90 minutes, depending on your destination. You can also opt for colored taxis outside the Domestic and International Arrivals Halls. Multiple car rentals are available outside the Arrivals area.

  • What lounges are available at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)?

    If you’re looking for a place to relax at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) before your short flight to Istanbul, you can check into Primeclass Lounge or Comfort Lounge, which are accessible by paying at the door. These lounges have flight information monitors, comfortable seats, air-conditioned spaces, dining options, magazines, newspapers, and free high-speed internet.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ankara to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ankara to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Ankara and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Ankara is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Ankara with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Ankara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £182 or less one-way and £280 or less round-trip.
  • What assistance does Geneva Airport (GVA) offer passengers with reduced mobility?
  • Persons with disabilities or reduced mobility can access different services and amenities at the airport. You’ll find wheelchair assistance, accessible parking, priority security check, GVAssistance personnel for terminal assistance, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, ramps, and elevators.
  • The Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flight route features a high number of direct connections. You’ll also find multiple connecting flights. If you opt for a one-stop flight on this route, you’ll likely have a layover at Izmir (ADB), Antalya (AYT), Bodrum (BJV), Dalaman (DLM), Trabzon (TZX), Diyarbakır (DIY), or Gaziantep (GZT).
  • If you have a minor flying alone from Ankara to Istanbul, you can book them with Turkish Airlines, which offers an Unaccompanied Minor service on their direct flights. This service is available for children aged 7 to 12 flying alone. Your child will receive the necessary help throughout the flight and be escorted through the airports.
  • For Business Class flights from Ankara to Istanbul, consider booking Turkish Airlines, which offers this travel option on its direct flights. You’ll enjoy gourmet meals on board, priority service, comfortable seats with lie-flat features, in-flight entertainment, and spacious cabins with more legroom.
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Prefer to fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Esenboga to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul

Monday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga

Monday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +11 more

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Top airline flying from Ankara to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ankara to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.7
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 731 reviews
5.7Entertainment
7.3Crew
5.9Food
6.9Boarding
6.4Comfort
Airline reviews

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

2.0 MediocreIsora, Mar 2024SAW - AUH
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Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Ankara - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Ankara (ESB)Türkiye

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Ankara

Cabin classes:

£216

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