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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$38	AJet Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara is currently $38
Cheapest one-way flight	$19	Pegasus Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Jan 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Ankara is currently $19
Last-minute weekend getaway	$38	AJet Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Ankara is currently $38
Cheapest business class flights	$274	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara is currently $274

Fastest flight	1 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Ankara takes 1 hr
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 Istanbul to Ankara is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $30–50
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $45–85

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Ankara

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $80

Typical price: $70–95

119 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ESB Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $38

Typical price: $40–85

54 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - ESB Every day

746 weekly connecting flights

SAW - ESB Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $42

Typical price: $40–85

56 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - ESB Every day

581 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ESB Every day
Azerbaijan Airlines

Typical price: $245–870

20 weekly connecting flights

SAW - ESB Every day
flydubai

18 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ESB Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Qatar Airways

13 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ESB Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Ankara

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara 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 Istanbul to Ankara is $80, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Ankara is $38, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Ankara is $42, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara starts at $38 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $19 and departs on Wed, Jan 28.

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

Most visitors arrive Apr–Aug when the weather is hot and dry. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cool, wet and often snowy. Local events include the International Ankara Music Festival (Apr) and Ankara International Film Festival (Apr–May).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Ankara.
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 Istanbul to Ankara 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 Istanbul to Ankara.

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

In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 54 nonstop flights and 746 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Ankara are:

Pegasus offers 56 nonstop flights and 581 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) .
Azerbaijan Airlines offers 20 connecting flights per week. Azerbaijan Airlines flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) .
flydubai offers 18 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) .
Qatar Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara 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 Istanbul to Ankara is $80, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Ankara is $38, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Ankara is $42, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.

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

There are 119 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara 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 Istanbul and Ankara at price $38 is offered by AJet from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

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

There are 119 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara 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 Istanbul to Ankara on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Ankara start at $38 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with AJet.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Ankara, 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 Istanbul and Ankara start at $274 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Ankara start at $38 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Ankara, 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 Istanbul and Ankara starts at $38 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with AJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Ankara at price $38 is offered by AJet from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Ankara, 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.