Find Cheap Flights from Ankara to Istanbul (ANK - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$38	AJet Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Sun, Feb 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $38
Cheapest one-way flight	$19	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jan 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $19
Last-minute weekend getaway	$38	AJet Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $38
Cheapest business class flights	$274	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul is currently $274

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Ankara to Istanbul takes 1 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $30–50
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $40–80

Popular airlines from Ankara to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $80

Typical price: $70–95

119 weekly nonstop flights

ESB - IST Every day

1 weekly connecting flight

ESB - IST Every Wed
AJet

Nonstop

from $38

Typical price: $35–85

54 weekly nonstop flights

ESB - SAW Every day

734 weekly connecting flights

ESB - SAW Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $43

Typical price: $40–85

55 weekly nonstop flights

ESB - SAW Every day

579 weekly connecting flights

ESB - IST, SAW Every day
Azerbaijan Airlines

Typical price: $245–870

21 weekly connecting flights

ESB - IST, SAW Every day
Qatar Airways

13 weekly connecting flights

ESB - IST, SAW Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
flydubai

12 weekly connecting flights

ESB - IST, SAW Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Ankara

Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)

Ankara Türkiye 30 min 15 mi
Konya Airport (KYA)

Konya Türkiye 2 hr 55 min 135 mi
Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)

Nevşehir Türkiye 2 hr 46 min 119 mi
Zonguldak Caycuma Airport (ONQ)

Zonguldak Türkiye 3 hr 5 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ankara to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Ankara to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $30 to $50.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $38. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $19.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $80, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest AJet flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $38, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $43, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul starts at $38 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $19 and departs on Wed, Jan 28.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Ankara to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ankara to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Ankara to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Ankara to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 119 nonstop flights and 1 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 54 nonstop flights and 734 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 55 nonstop flights and 579 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Azerbaijan Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Azerbaijan Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Qatar Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
flydubai offers 12 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Ankara and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $38. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $19.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $80, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest AJet flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $38, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Ankara to Istanbul is $43, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 16.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul.

There are 119 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 AJet direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 Pegasus direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ankara and Istanbul at price $38 is offered by AJet from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Ankara to Istanbul.

There are 119 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 AJet direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 Pegasus direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Ankara and Istanbul start at $38 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8 with AJet.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ankara to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Ankara and Istanbul start at $274 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ankara and Istanbul start at $38 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8.

To book business class trips from Ankara to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Ankara and Istanbul starts at $38 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with AJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ankara and Istanbul at price $38 is offered by AJet from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Ankara to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.