IST - ESB

$40 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara departing on 4/12. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Ankara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Ankara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$79
Typical prices: $54-$79
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/31Fri 4/3
IST - ESB • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$40
Typical prices: $36-$60
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/12
IST - ESB • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $79 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 1h 09m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Ankara (IST-ESB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Ankara 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 Istanbul to Ankara

Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 am
IST
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ESB
1h 05mnonstop
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1:45 am - 2:55 am
ESB
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IST
1h 10mnonstop
$79Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 3
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8:00 am - 9:10 am
IST
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ESB
1h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 10:15 am
ESB
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IST
1h 20mnonstop
$81Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 2:10 am
IST
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ESB
1h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 6:10 pm
ESB
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IST
1h 15mnonstop
$92Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:10 am
IST
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ESB
1h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm
ESB
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IST
1h 20mnonstop
$95Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 am
IST
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ESB
1h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:55 am
ESB
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IST
4h 00m
1 stop
$116Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 1:00 am
IST
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ESB
1h 05mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 10:45 pm
ESB
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IST
1h 10mnonstop
$135Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 1
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8:30 am - 6:25 pm
IST
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ESB
9h 55m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:55 am
ESB
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IST
4h 00m
1 stop
$137Pegasus Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
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11:15 pm - 7:55 am
IST
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ESB
8h 40m
1 stop
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7:55 am - 11:55 am
ESB
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IST
4h 00m
1 stop
$151Pegasus Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
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8:30 am - 1:20 pm
IST
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ESB
4h 50m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 10:55 pm
ESB
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IST
3h 55m
1 stop
$182Pegasus Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Mar 27
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11:15 pm - 8:10 am
IST
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ESB
8h 55m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 6:45 am
ESB
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IST
12h 50m
1 stop
$185Pegasus Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Ankara flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara departing in March.

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

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

For Istanbul Airport to Ankara, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Ankara back to Istanbul Airport, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara, 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara is August, where tickets cost $53 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $107 and $99 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$40
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Ankara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Ankara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Ankara flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara was $40 for a one-way ticket and $79 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Istanbul Airport to Ankara.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

    Istanbul Airport airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in Ankara is Ankara Esenboga.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Ankara are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of $122 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 $55 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ankara from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

    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 Ankara with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and ESB 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

    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 Ankara from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $45 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Istanbul to Ankara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Ankara. 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 Istanbul to Ankara? 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 4249 reviews
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
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Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
IST - LAX
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Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

The crew checked the immigration laws very quickly for Russian citizenship and confirmed our FVTF for Singapore for 96 hrs. Thank you.

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

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

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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