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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ankara to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 am and lands at 3:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport.

A nonstop flight from Ankara to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 19m, covering 236 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport range from $43 to $96, with an average of $64 over the past 12 months. Anything below $43 counts as a good deal.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Ankara to Istanbul Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ankara to Istanbul Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, night flights for 26%, and evening flights for 13%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $83 to $547. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ankara to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $42, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Ankara Esenboga (ESB) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ankara to Istanbul Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Ankara to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $48 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $114, a difference of $66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Ankara and Istanbul Airport.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.