Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Ankara to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Istanbul takes around 1.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Ankara and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 323 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Ankara and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Ankara?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ankara and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, Antalya, Glasgow, Athens, İzmir, Bodrum, Bristol, Tallinn, Vilnius, Dalaman, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Vienna, Adana, Stockholm, Nottingham, Düsseldorf.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Ankara?

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Ankara is mainly served by Esenboğa International. But there are other airports nearby, including Etimesgut Air Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Ankara?

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The main airport in Ankara is Esenboğa International. It is also served by Nevşehir Kapadokya, Konya, Anadolu, Kastamonu, Caycuma, Amasya Merzifon.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Ankara and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Ankara and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Ankara and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Ankara and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Ankara and Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Aegean, Qatar Airways, SunExpress.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Ankara and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ankara and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Ankara and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Ankara and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Ankara?

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There are a number of airports in and around Ankara. The main one is Esenboğa International and other nearby airports include Nevşehir Kapadokya, Konya, Anadolu, Kastamonu, Caycuma, Amasya Merzifon

Question 15

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ankara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Ankara and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ankara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Ankara and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£23
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£24
Cheapest round-trip	£40
Average round-trip	£45
Nonstop flights in April	£24 – £150

Airline	Mon 08.04	Tue 09.04	Wed 10.04	Thu 11.04	Fri 12.04	Sat 13.04	Sun 14.04
Pegasus	4	6	5	3	3	---	---
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
Pegasus	1	8	8	6	7	3	1
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Pegasus	3	4	6	6	5	2	1
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Pegasus	4	8	8	6	1	2	1
Turkish Airlines	---	---	9	10	5	7	4

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Aegean	AEE	A3	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
SunExpress	SXS	XQ	No	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C