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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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Flights from Istanbul to Ankara - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 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 October, where tickets cost C$ 60 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 105 and C$ 98 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 40 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Ankara per day?

Each day, there are 14 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Ankara, with an average flight time of 1h 12m. The most common departure time is 2:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 98 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 14.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Ankara?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Ankara?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 2:00 am and will be landing in Ankara at 3:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to Ankara?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara jets off at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)

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 to Ankara flights

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to Ankara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 63 or less one-way and C$ 108 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Istanbul to Ankara?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Esenboga, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga

Monday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

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Nonstop returns

Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul

Monday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia,Asiana Airlines, +10 more

Air New Zealand,Air Serbia, +11 more

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One-way flight deals

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1h 15mIST-ESB
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directJetBlue
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directTurkish Airlines
1h 10mIST-ESB
directScandinavian Airlines
1h 10mIST-ESB
directMalaysia Airlines
1h 20mIST-ESB
directAir Serbia
1h 10mIST-ESB
directAsiana Airlines
1h 10mIST-ESB
directTAP AIR PORTUGAL
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directAir New Zealand
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directTAROM
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directSingapore Airlines
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Istanbul - Ankara Flights

Departure:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Destination:

Ankara (ESB)Türkiye

Cabin classes:

C$ 108

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