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Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ESB 1:45 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        IST 2:55 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Apr 5 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 7:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Apr 10 | AJet
        $56 $76
        26% off
        26% off
        $76 $56
      • ESB 10:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Apr 23 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 7:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Apr 30 | AJet
        $56 $76
        26% off
        26% off
        $76 $56
      • ESB 10:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Apr 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 7:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Apr 14 | AJet
        $56 $76
        26% off
        26% off
        $76 $56
      • ESB 6:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 8:10 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Apr 2 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 7:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Apr 9 | AJet
        $57
        25% off
        $76 $57
      • ESB 4:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:10 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Mar 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 7:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Apr 5 | AJet
        $57
        25% off
        $76 $57
      • ESB 7:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 9:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Apr 12 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 1:00 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 2:05 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Apr 19 | AJet
        $60
        21% off
        $76 $60
      • ESB 9:35 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:45 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Apr 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 12:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 2:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Apr 22 | AJet
        $61
        20% off
        $76 $61
      • ESB 4:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:10 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Apr 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 8:25 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:30 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Apr 25 | AJet
        $61
        20% off
        $76 $61
      • ESB 1:00 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 2:20 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Mar 31 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 7:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Apr 7 | AJet
        $62
        18% off
        $76 $62
      • ESB 2:55 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 4:15 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Mar 28 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 10:00 AM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 11:05 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Mar 28 | AJet
        $68
        11% off
        $76 $68
      • ANK 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST Invalid Date
        Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Mar 30 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        ANK 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Apr 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Mar 29 | Turkish Airlines
        $42 $54
        22% off
        22% off
        $54 $42
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Apr 13 | Turkish Airlines
        $44 $54
        19% off
        19% off
        $54 $44
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Apr 4 | Turkish Airlines
        $44 $54
        19% off
        19% off
        $54 $44
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Apr 20 | Turkish Airlines
        $44
        19% off
        $54 $44
      • ESB 10:50 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:05 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Mar 30 | Turkish Airlines
        $45
        17% off
        $54 $45
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Apr 23 | Turkish Airlines
        $45
        17% off
        $54 $45
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Apr 22 | Turkish Airlines
        $45
        17% off
        $54 $45
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Apr 24 | Turkish Airlines
        $45
        17% off
        $54 $45
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:15 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Mar 28 | Turkish Airlines
        $47
        13% off
        $54 $47
      • ESB 11:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 1:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Apr 25 | Turkish Airlines
        $48
        11% off
        $54 $48
      • ANK 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST Invalid Date
        Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Mar 30 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Ankara to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of $75. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as $96.

$96
$86
$75
$65
  • $75
    Mar
  • $93
    Apr
  • $92
    May
  • $85
    Jun
  • $79
    Jul
  • $96
    Aug
  • $85
    Sep
  • $87
    Oct
  • $92
    Nov
  • $75
    Dec
  • $78
    Jan
  • $91
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$94
$85
$75
$66
  • $75
    Mon
  • $83
    Tue
  • $90
    Wed
  • $94
    Thu
  • $90
    Fri
  • $86
    Sat
  • $84
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport

See which airlines fly from Ankara to Istanbul. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Turkish Airlines
From $42
Pegasus Airlines
From $163

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Flight Schedule from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Ankara to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK2189

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    1:45 AM

    ESB

    1h 10m

    2:55 AM

    IST

    S M T W T - -
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  2. TK2175

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    9:35 PM

    ESB

    1h 10m

    10:45 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2185

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    11:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    1:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK2123

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    8:55 AM

    ESB

    1h 15m

    10:10 AM

    IST

    - M T W - F S
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  5. TK2183

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    10:50 PM

    ESB

    1h 15m

    12:05 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  6. TK2167

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    6:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 15m

    8:10 PM

    IST

    S M T W - - -
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  7. TK2127

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    10:40 AM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    12:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  8. TK2151

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    2:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    4:15 PM

    IST

    S M T W T - S
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  9. TK2155

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    3:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 25m

    5:20 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  10. PC2478

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    2:00 PM

    ESB

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    3:15 PM

    ADB

    S - T - - - -
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  11. PC3304

    Adnan Menderes Airport

    10:40 AM

    ADB

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    IST

    S - T - - F S
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Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Flight distance380.5 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$42
Cheapest return ticket price$56

FAQs for Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    It takes around 1 hour 18 minutes to fly from Ankara Esenboga Airport (esb) to Istanbul Airport (ist).
  • There are around 16 daily flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around $144 in March, making it the cheapest month to book. Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $217 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) at 07:00 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 08:20.
  • The latest flight departs from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) at 20:55 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 22:10.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3374 flights per month.

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