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$38 Find Cheap Flights from Ankara to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ankara to Istanbul departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$76
Overall average: $43
Turkish Airlines
Sat 3/14Sun 3/22
ESB - IST • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$38
Typical prices: $36-$63
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/9
ESB - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $76 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.3 score
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Cheap Flights from Ankara to Istanbul (ESB-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ankara to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ankara to Istanbul

Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:55 am - 4:15 am
ESB
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IST
1h 20mnonstop
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9:00 am - 10:10 am
IST
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ESB
1h 10mnonstop
$76Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3
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4:30 am - 5:45 am
ESB
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IST
1h 15mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:10 am
IST
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ESB
1h 10mnonstop
$79Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
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11:55 pm - 1:15 am
ESB
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IST
1h 20mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:10 am
IST
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ESB
1h 10mnonstop
$80Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 21
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8:00 am - 4:55 pm
ESB
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IST
8h 55m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 9:55 am
IST
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ESB
10h 40m
1 stop
$98Pegasus Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
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6:15 pm - 6:45 am
ESB
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IST
12h 30m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 9:55 am
IST
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ESB
10h 40m
1 stop
$105Pegasus Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
Pegasus Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:45 am
ESB
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IST
8h 20m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 9:15 pm
IST
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ESB
8h 25m
1 stop
$115Pegasus Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Pegasus Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 4:55 pm
ESB
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IST
11h 00m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 8:10 am
IST
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ESB
8h 55m
1 stop
$122Pegasus Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Feb 28
Pegasus Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 4:55 pm
ESB
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IST
8h 10m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 9:55 am
IST
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ESB
10h 40m
1 stop
$140Pegasus Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 13
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8:45 am - 4:55 pm
ESB
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IST
8h 10m
1 stop
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11:15 pm - 11:00 am
IST
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ESB
11h 45m
1 stop
$213Pegasus Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 17
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7:00 am - 8:50 pm
ESB
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IST
13h 50m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 1:55 am
IST
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ESB
4h 30m
1 stop
$221Pegasus Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ankara to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ankara to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ankara to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Ankara to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ankara, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $43 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $93 and $88 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$38
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Ankara to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ankara to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Ankara to Istanbul flights

  • Turkish Airlines has a reasonable carry-on weight allowance on its flights from Ankara to Istanbul. You can bring one piece of carry-on baggage weighing up to 17.6 lb and one personal item weighing up to 8.8 lb in Economy Class cabins. The combined carry-on weight allowance is 26.4 lb.

    If you’re looking for eco-friendly flights from Ankara to Istanbul, consider booking Turkish Airlines, which has several non-stop flights that emit less CO₂. The airline has implemented several sustainable measures like the Co2mission Program to lower greenhouse gas emissions in its daily operations.

  • Which is the best arrival airport in Istanbul for flights from Ankara?

    Flights from Ankara to Istanbul can also land at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The choice of arrival airport in Istanbul depends on your travel plans. SAW is on the Asian side of Istanbul (25 miles from the city center) and has several flight options. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the largest airport in the city, with more amenities. It’s located on the European side of Istanbul, around 20 miles from the city center.

  • How do I get to downtown Istanbul from Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    IST is served by several public buses that connect the airport to the city center. The journey time from the airport to the European and Asian parts of Istanbul is around 30 to 90 minutes, depending on your destination. You can also opt for colored taxis outside the Domestic and International Arrivals Halls. Multiple car rentals are available outside the Arrivals area.

  • What lounges are available at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)?

    If you’re looking for a place to relax at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) before your short flight to Istanbul, you can check into Primeclass Lounge or Comfort Lounge, which are accessible by paying at the door. These lounges have flight information monitors, comfortable seats, air-conditioned spaces, dining options, magazines, newspapers, and free high-speed internet.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport was $38 for a one-way ticket and $76 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ankara and Istanbul?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ankara to Istanbul?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ankara to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ankara to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ankara to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ankara to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ankara and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Ankara to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ankara to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ankara to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of $101 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $57 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ankara to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ankara to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ankara to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Ankara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ankara to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Ankara with another airline. Booking your flights between Ankara and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Ankara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $141 or less one-way and $796 or less round-trip.
  • What assistance does Geneva Airport (GVA) offer passengers with reduced mobility?
  • Persons with disabilities or reduced mobility can access different services and amenities at the airport. You’ll find wheelchair assistance, accessible parking, priority security check, GVAssistance personnel for terminal assistance, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, ramps, and elevators.
  • The Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flight route features a high number of direct connections. You’ll also find multiple connecting flights. If you opt for a one-stop flight on this route, you’ll likely have a layover at Izmir (ADB), Antalya (AYT), Bodrum (BJV), Dalaman (DLM), Trabzon (TZX), Diyarbakır (DIY), or Gaziantep (GZT).
  • If you have a minor flying alone from Ankara to Istanbul, you can book them with Turkish Airlines, which offers an Unaccompanied Minor service on their direct flights. This service is available for children aged 7 to 12 flying alone. Your child will receive the necessary help throughout the flight and be escorted through the airports.
  • For Business Class flights from Ankara to Istanbul, consider booking Turkish Airlines, which offers this travel option on its direct flights. You’ll enjoy gourmet meals on board, priority service, comfortable seats with lie-flat features, in-flight entertainment, and spacious cabins with more legroom.

Prefer to fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Ankara to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ankara to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4208 reviews
7.4Food
7.8Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jan 2026
SGN - IST
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Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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