Cheap flights from Ankara to İstanbul

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Flight information for Ankara to İstanbul to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$39
Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Jun 27 — Jun 30
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to İstanbul is currently $39
Cheapest one-way flight
$17
Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Jun 26
The cheapest one-way flight from Ankara to İstanbul is currently $17
Fastest flight
55 min
The fastest nonstop flight from Ankara to İstanbul takes 55 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 İstanbul is typically September. The most expensive one is typically June.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $25–50
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $50–95

Popular airports near Ankara

  • Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
    Ankara 32 min 15 mi
  • Konya Airport (KYA)
    Konya 2 hr 53 min 135 mi
  • Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)
    Nevşehir 2 hr 46 min 119 mi
  • Zonguldak Caycuma Airport (ONQ)
    Zonguldak 3 hr 1 min 116 mi

Popular airports near İstanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    İstanbul 55 min 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    İstanbul 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa 2 hr 21 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ankara to İstanbul

How long does it take to fly from Ankara to İstanbul?
55 min is the shortest flight time from Ankara to İstanbul.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Ankara to İstanbul?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in September. Typical prices range from $25 to $50.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ankara to İstanbul?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Ankara to İstanbul was with Pegasus from $39. The best one-way deal was with Pegasus from $17.
When are direct flights from Ankara to İstanbul available?
There are direct flights from Ankara to İstanbul on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Ankara to İstanbul?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Ankara to İstanbul.
What are the cheapest flights from Ankara to İstanbul?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Ankara to İstanbul starts at $39 from Thu, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $17 and departs on Wed, Jun 26.
When should you visit İstanbul?
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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Ankara to İstanbul
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ankara to İstanbul.
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.

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