Flights Istanbul (IST) - Ankara (ANK)

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Istanbul Ankara

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Mon, 11 Dec SAW - ESB

Wed, 13 Dec ESB - SAW

$38 $36

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Mon, 18 Dec SAW - ESB

$17

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Wed, 06 Dec SAW - ESB

Wed, 06 Dec ESB - SAW

$47 $46

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Tue, 19 Dec SAW - ESB

Tue, 19 Dec ESB - SAW

$53 $52

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Thu, 21 Dec SAW - ESB

Sat, 23 Dec ESB - SAW

$48 $47

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Wed, 27 Dec SAW - ESB

Wed, 27 Dec ESB - SAW

$68 $67

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Flying Time	1 h and 6 m	When flying from Istanbul to Ankara, this can take around 1 h and 6 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight	$17	The best price for flights from Istanbul to Ankara offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure Airport	Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani	Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani is where you'll take off when flying from Istanbul to Ankara
Arrival Airport	Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani	You'll land at Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani when flying from Istanbul to Ankara

Route information

Find out relevant information on Istanbul and Ankara to help you prepare for your trip.

Local currency and cost comparison

Exchange rate

1.00 USD = 29.07 TRY

US Dollar Turkish Lira

1 TRY = 0.04 USD

Last checked on 04 December 2023

Train

Local, one-way ticket

A train in Ankara costs roughly the same as in Istanbul.

Istanbul

$0.52

Ankara

$0.52

Meal

Mid-priced restaurant

38%

A meal in Ankara is 38% cheaper than a meal in Istanbul.

Istanbul

$8.64

Ankara

$5.36

Taxi

Standard daytime start rate

A taxi fare in Ankara is 6% cheaper than in Istanbul.

Istanbul

$0.66

Ankara

$0.62

Coffee

Regular cappuccino

10%

Coffee in Ankara is 10% cheaper than in Istanbul.

Istanbul

$2.43

Ankara

$2.18

Istanbul airports

( Istanbul Airport (IST)

How far from city center: 21 miles
( Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

How far from city center: 19 miles
( Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL)

How far from city center: 9 miles

Ankara airports

( Etismegut Havalimani (ANK)

How far from city center: 48 miles
( Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani (ESB)

How far from city center: 48 miles

K Distance: 212 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Ankara

Is it safe to travel from Istanbul to Ankara during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Turkey may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Istanbul to Ankara, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara is $17. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Ankara more expensive than Istanbul to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Ankara costs an average of 0.62 USD , 6% cheaper than Istanbul, with a fare of 0.66 USD, while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Ankara and Istanbul: $ 0.52 USD. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 5.36 USD euros in Ankara, 38% less than the 8.64 USD euros in Istanbul. The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Ankara, with an average of 2.18 USD, while in Istanbul the coffee costs 2.43 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

The most popular months to book a trip from Istanbul to Ankara are February, January and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Ankara?

The best time of the year to visit Ankara depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Ankara from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and February. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds November, April and August are the months with fewer searches for Istanbul - Ankara.

How long does the flight from Istanbul to Ankara take?

Flight length from Istanbul to Ankara is around 01:06 hours on average, at an average distance of 326 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Ankara?

The main route from Istanbul to Ankara is: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani (ESB). The following airlines fly this route:

Turkish Airlines.
Pegasus Airlines.
Alternatively, you can find Istanbul - Ankara flights between Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) to Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani (ESB) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
Lot Polish Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Istanbul to Ankara are: