Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Ankara takes around 1.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Ankara?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Ankara is 323 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Antalya, Kayseri, İzmir, Nevşehir, Bodrum, New York, Trabzon, Dalaman, Northern Cyprus, Los Angeles, London, Adana, Dubai, Denizli, Konya, Tel Aviv, Athens, Gaziantep, Amman, Boston.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Ankara?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ankara and New York, İzmir, Antalya, Los Angeles, Amman, Boston, London, Denver, Trabzon, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Bodrum, Adana, Beirut, Baku, Dubai, Seattle, Kyiv, Northern Cyprus, Vienna.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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

Question 8

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, Amasya Merzifon, Anadolu, Caycuma, Kastamonu.

Question 9

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Istanbul and Ankara thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Istanbul and Ankara 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 Istanbul and Ankara?

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Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Ankara with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Ankara, 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 Istanbul and Ankara?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Ankara, 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 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 Yenişehir, Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu

Question 15

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, Amasya Merzifon, Anadolu, Caycuma, Kastamonu.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Ankara 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Ankara 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 Ankara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Istanbul and Ankara 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Istanbul and Ankara 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 Ankara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$24
Cheapest round-trip	$43
Average round-trip	$67
Nonstop flights in May	$36 – $112
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Pegasus	---	4	9	5	6	2	5
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Pegasus	2	2	4	5	5	2	6
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Pegasus	1	6	9	6	7	3	5
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Pegasus	4	5	9	5	6	5	5
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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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

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	4°C	-2°C
February	7°C	0°C
March	11°C	1°C
April	17°C	5°C
May	22°C	10°C
June	26°C	14°C
July	30°C	17°C
August	31°C	17°C
September	26°C	14°C
October	19°C	9°C
November	13°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C