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Cheap one-way trips starting from £18 from Ankara ANK to Istanbul IST
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £18
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £18
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £18
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £18
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £18
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £18
Cheap round trips starting from £35 from Ankara ANK to Istanbul IST
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £35
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £35
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £35
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £35
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £35
Esenboğa InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £35
Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, or Istanbul Bus Station. The distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 323 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus. Ankara and Istanbul have 126 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 22 | 20 | 25 | 21 | - | 17 | 21 |
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Pegasus on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Turkish Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Ankara to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Unknown | No |
Travel tips & how to get from Ankara to Istanbul
0The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Ankara to Istanbul is £18. Round trip fares cost between £32 at the lowest and £31 at most.Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Ankara to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Istanbul takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Ankara and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 323 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Ankara and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ankara?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ankara and Sabiha Gökçen International, Antalya, Adnan Menderes, Milas–Bodrum, Trabzon, Samsun-Çarşamba, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Kars Harakani, Malatya Erhaç, Van Ferit Melen.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Antalya, Esenboğa International, Dalaman, Erkilet International, Adana Şakirpaşa, Milas–Bodrum, Konya, Samsun-Çarşamba, Hatay, Ordu–Giresun, Denizli Çardak.
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Flights from Ankara
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- Flights from Ankara to Diyarbakır
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Flights to Istanbul
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- Flights from Erkilet International to Istanbul
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- Flights from Konya to Istanbul
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