Ankara, Turkey to Istanbul, Turkey flights

Make your travel wishlist, we'll do the rest
Hidden deals
Effortless booking
Travel hacking

One-way trips

Round trips

Ankara ESBIstanbul SAW
£32
Ankara ESBIstanbul SAW
£32
Mailbox
Receive exclusive deals by email
Travelers usually depart from Esenboğa International, Ankara Bus Station, or Ankara - Kayaş when they travel from Ankara to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu. 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 234 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Blue Mosque, Istanbul.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.09 - Sun 01.10

AirlineMon 25.09Tue 26.09Wed 27.09Thu 28.09Fri 29.09Sat 30.09Sun 01.10
476------22
134---------1

Weekly direct flights for Mon 02.10 - Sun 08.10

AirlineMon 02.10Tue 03.10Wed 04.10Thu 05.10Fri 06.10Sat 07.10Sun 08.10
2743633
333312---

Weekly direct flights for Mon 09.10 - Sun 15.10

AirlineMon 09.10Tue 10.10Wed 11.10Thu 12.10Fri 13.10Sat 14.10Sun 15.10
4865553
4344341

Weekly direct flights for Mon 16.10 - Sun 22.10

AirlineMon 16.10Tue 17.10Wed 18.10Thu 19.10Fri 20.10Sat 21.10Sun 22.10
4865743
445335---

Check-in for a flight from Ankara to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo0
0
PegasusPGTPCYesOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Ankara to Istanbul?
What is the flight distance between Ankara and Istanbul?
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Istanbul?
What are the most popular routes to and from Ankara?
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Which airports are there in Ankara?
What airports are near Ankara?
What airports are near Istanbul?
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Ankara and Istanbul?
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
Which airlines fly between Ankara and Istanbul?
When's the best time to travel between Ankara and Istanbul?
What flights operate between Ankara and Istanbul?
How many airports are there near Ankara?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Istanbul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Istanbul arrive?
What time do flights between Ankara and Istanbul depart?
What time do flights between Ankara and Istanbul arrive?

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Ankara

Flights to Istanbul

Popular routes

Find the best connection from Ankara to Istanbul
Search flights, trains & buses

We hack the system,
you fly for less