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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Ankara

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Ankara.
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9:00 am - 10:15 amIST-ESB
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6:00 pm - 7:20 pmESB-IST
1h 20mnonstop
$93Turkish Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17
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11:55 pm - 1:05 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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1:50 am - 3:05 amESB-IST
1h 15mnonstop
$101Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Mon, May 19
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2:00 am - 3:10 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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1:50 am - 3:05 amESB-IST
1h 15mnonstop
$106Turkish Airlines
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Sun, May 18 - Wed, May 21
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2:00 am - 3:10 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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10:40 am - 12:05 pmESB-IST
1h 25mnonstop
$111Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 20
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2:00 am - 3:10 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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10:40 am - 12:05 pmESB-IST
1h 25mnonstop
$114Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Thu, Jun 5
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2:00 am - 3:10 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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11:55 pm - 1:20 amESB-IST
1h 25mnonstop
$120Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Sun, May 18
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10:00 am - 11:15 amIST-ESB
1h 15mnonstop
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1:50 am - 3:05 amESB-IST
1h 15mnonstop
$121Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
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8:00 am - 9:10 amIST-ESB
1h 10mnonstop
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3:55 am - 5:05 amESB-IST
1h 10mnonstop
$126Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Wed, Jun 4
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8:30 am - 1:45 pmIST-ESB
5h 15m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 7:55 amESB-IST
13h 00m1 stop
Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
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7:50 am - 8:30 amIST-ESB
24h 40m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 7:05 pmESB-IST
28h 05m1 stop
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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.

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, Thursday 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 Sunday, 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 March, where tickets cost $54 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $94 and $93 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $47 for a one-way ticket and $93 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 A321-100/200 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Ankara, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $108 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 $65 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 $50 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

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

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

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Direct returns

Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul

Monday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana Airlines, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, +10 more

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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.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3790 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.3Food
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

2.0 MediocreHanawi, Apr 2025IST - ADD
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Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

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.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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

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