Cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $59 | PegasusNonstop2 hrThu, Sep 3 — Sun, Sep 6 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $59 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $30 | PegasusNonstop2 hrMon, Aug 10 | The cheapest one-way flight from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $30 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $59 | PegasusNonstop2 hrThu, Aug 13 — Sun, Aug 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $59 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $327 | Turkish AirlinesNonstop2 hrThu, Nov 5 — Sun, Nov 8 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $327 |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 5 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Ankara to Istanbul takes 1 hr 5 min |
|---|---|---|
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Ankara to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
| January Cheapest | Typical prices: $30–65 |
|---|---|
| May Most expensive | Typical prices: $55–95 |
Popular airlines from Ankara to Istanbul
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Ankara to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom $98Typical price: $60–10097 weekly nonstop flightsESB - ISTEvery day
- AJetNonstopfrom $60Typical price: $35–9065 weekly nonstop flightsESB - SAWEvery day1040 weekly connecting flightsESB - SAWEvery day
- PegasusNonstopfrom $59Typical price: $40–10048 weekly nonstop flightsESB - SAWEvery day386 weekly connecting flightsESB - IST, SAWEvery day
- Azerbaijan Airlines28 weekly connecting flightsESB - IST, SAWEvery day
- Qatar Airways8 weekly connecting flightsESB - ISTEvery Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Uzbekistan2 weekly connecting flightsESB - ISTEvery Mon, Thu
Popular airports near Ankara
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Ankara center and popularity with travelers.
- Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)AnkaraTürkiye30 min15 mi
- Konya Airport (KYA)KonyaTürkiye2 hr 55 min135 mi
- Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)NevşehirTürkiye2 hr 47 min119 mi
- Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) (ASR)KayseriTürkiye3 hr 46 min162 mi
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye1 hr 1 min19 mi
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min21 mi
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min60 mi
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 32 min56 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Ankara to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Ankara to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $30 to $65.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $59. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $30.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $98, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 23.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $60, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $59, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul starts at $59 from Thu, Sep 3 to Sun, Sep 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $30 and departs on Mon, Aug 10.
1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Ankara to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ankara to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Ankara to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Ankara to Istanbul.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 97 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 65 nonstop flights and 1,040 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 97 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 65 nonstop flights and 1,040 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul are:
- Pegasus offers 48 nonstop flights and 386 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- Azerbaijan Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Azerbaijan Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- Qatar Airways offers 8 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Uzbekistan offers 2 connecting flights per week. Uzbekistan flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $59. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $30.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $98, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 23.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $60, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $59, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 6.
Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul.
- There are 97 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 65 AJet direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 48 Pegasus direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ankara and Istanbul at price $59 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.
Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul.
- There are 97 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 65 AJet direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 48 Pegasus direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Ankara and Istanbul start at $59 from Thu, Sep 3 to Sun, Sep 6 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ankara to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Ankara and Istanbul start at $327 from Thu, Nov 5 to Sun, Nov 8 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ankara and Istanbul start at $59 from Thu, Sep 3 to Sun, Sep 6.
To book business class trips from Ankara to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Ankara and Istanbul starts at $59 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Ankara and Istanbul at price $59 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Ankara to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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