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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 2:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara takes 1h 10m, 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara range from $73 to $103, with an average of $86 over the past 12 months. Anything below $73 counts as a good deal.

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

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Ankara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $68, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $32 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $92, a difference of $60.

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 Istanbul Airport and Ankara.

Some of the most popular sights in Ankara are Kizilay Square, METU Science and Technology Museum and Ankara Kalesi. These are among the most viewed places in Ankara on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Ankara flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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