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Lowest fareTRY11,911PEGASUS AIRLINES
Fastest1h 10mgate to gate
Options found60flights on this route
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Gümüspala Mahallesi D-100,Kuzey Yan Yol No : 90, Avcilar, 34320
Room availability is checked live
TRY 1,378per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
4.0Very GoodLive availability
Istanbul Comfort Hotel
Binbirdirek Mah. Göktas Sk. No 7 Sultanahmet ,
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TRY 1,276per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 4 Star
PEGASUS AIRLINES
PC-2474
05:15
2026-10-03
Ankara (ESB)Esenbo?a International Airport
3H :50 M
1 Stop
ADB
· 1h 25m Izmir (ADB), Turkey
09:05
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 15 KGCabin: 8 KG
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
15 KG 8 KG
TRY 23,659
Flight DetailsESB to SAW - 3H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 15 KG - Cabin 8 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
PEGASUS AIRLINES
PC-2474
05:15
2026-10-03
Ankara (ESB)Esenbo?a International Airport
5H :15 M
1 Stop
ADB
· 2h 50m Izmir (ADB), Turkey
10:30
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 15 KGCabin: 8 KG
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
15 KG 8 KG
TRY 23,659
Flight DetailsESB to SAW - 5H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 15 KG - Cabin 8 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
PEGASUS AIRLINES
PC-2474
05:15
2026-10-03
Ankara (ESB)Esenbo?a International Airport
6H :55 M
1 Stop
ADB
· 4h 30m Izmir (ADB), Turkey
12:10
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 15 KGCabin: 8 KG
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
15 KG 8 KG
TRY 23,659
Flight DetailsESB to SAW - 6H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 15 KG - Cabin 8 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
PEGASUS AIRLINES
PC-2474
05:15
2026-10-03
Ankara (ESB)Esenbo?a International Airport
9H :40 M
1 Stop
ADB
· 7h 15m Izmir (ADB), Turkey
14:55
2026-10-03
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 15 KGCabin: 8 KG
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
15 KG 8 KG
TRY 23,659
Flight DetailsESB to SAW - 9H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 15 KG - Cabin 8 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareTRY 11,911PEGASUS AIRLINES06:00
Earliest departureTRY 13,976Turkish Airlines01:50
Shortest durationTRY 11,911PEGASUS AIRLINES06:00
Night
00:00-05:59
TRY 13,976Turkish Airlines at 01:50Morning
06:00-11:59
TRY 11,911PEGASUS AIRLINES at 06:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
TRY 11,911PEGASUS AIRLINES at 12:50Evening
18:00-23:59
TRY 11,911PEGASUS AIRLINES at 20:55
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Ankara (ESB)
Esenbo?a International Airport
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 40.128101348899996
Longitude: 32.995098114
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Distance: Ankara (ESB), Turkey to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 379.71 km
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How to travel Ankara to Istanbul
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Connecting flight₹46,506Longer — includes a stop38 options
Air distance is about 380 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 2 airlines operate this route.
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Airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul
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PE
PEGASUS AIRLINES Flights
from TRY 11,91144 flights
Fares from
TRY 11,911
Non-stop
6 in these results
Departures
44 — compare timings in the list above
TU
Turkish Airlines Flights
from TRY 13,97616 flights
Fares from
TRY 13,976
Non-stop
16 in these results
Departures
16 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 10m · PEGASUS AIRLINES
First departure of the day
01:50 · Turkish Airlines
Last departure of the day
23:55 · Turkish Airlines
Options in this snapshot
60
Direct / non-stop options
22
Airport codes
Ankara–ESB, Istanbul–IST
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 60 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 22 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 01:50 and the last around 23:55. The fastest flight takes about 1h 10m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from TRY 11,911, Afternoon from TRY 11,911, Evening from TRY 11,911, Night from TRY 13,976. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Ankara to Istanbul flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Ankara to Istanbul, Saturday shows the lowest fare at TRY 11,911. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Ankara from Istanbul by air?
The direct air distance between Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (IST) is about 380 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from ESB to IST?
Yes. 22 non-stop flights are showing on Ankara to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Ankara to Istanbul?
PEGASUS AIRLINES and Turkish Airlines are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
The quickest non-stop Ankara to Istanbul flight currently loaded takes about 1h 10m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 10m to 1h 25m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Ankara to Istanbul flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 15 KG and 20 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Ankara to Istanbul flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Ankara to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded is TRY 11,911. Fares on the same dates run up to TRY 23,659, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Ankara to Istanbul flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 01:50 and the last is around 23:55, local time at Ankara. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 379.71 km.
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Lowest Ankara to Istanbul airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
TRY 11,911
03/10/2026
PEGASUS AIRLINES
06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
TRY 11,673
13/10/2026
PEGASUS AIRLINES
06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
TRY 11,316
12/12/2026
PEGASUS AIRLINES
06:00
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Ankara to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Ankara and Istanbul is approximately 380 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :10 M up to 24H :45 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Ankara to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 60 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Ankara at 01:50, while the last night flight leaves at 23:55. Flights depart from Esenbo?a International Airport and land at Ataturk.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Ankara to Istanbul
Aerial Distance
380 KM
Flight Duration
1H :10 M - 24H :45 M
Airport Codes
Ankara - ESB, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available
60 flights (22 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 01:50
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:55
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
26 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
20 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
4 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
5 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
5 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
ESB: Ankara airport. Airport access in Ankara depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
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