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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €33 and round-trip from €54. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 12:55 PM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      IST 2:20 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:00 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:05 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Dec 19 | AJet
      €54 €75
      28% off
      28% off
      €75 €54
    • ESB 7:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 9:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Dec 5 | AJet
      €55 €75
      27% off
      27% off
      €75 €55
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:00 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:05 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Dec 20 | AJet
      €56 €75
      25% off
      25% off
      €75 €56
    • ESB 11:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Dec 18 | AJet
      €56
      25% off
      €75 €56
    • ESB 6:30 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:45 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:30 AM
      1h
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:30 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
      €57
      24% off
      €75 €57
    • ESB 10:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 8:00 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 9:05 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Dec 6 | AJet
      €57
      24% off
      €75 €57
    • ESB 3:55 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Dec 28 | AJet
      €57
      24% off
      €75 €57
    • ESB 2:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 4:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:00 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:05 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 24 | AJet
      €58
      23% off
      €75 €58
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 25 | AJet
      €58
      23% off
      €75 €58
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      IST 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      ANK 4:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ESB 5:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €33 €329
      90% off
      90% off
      €329 €33
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €36 €48
      25% off
      25% off
      €48 €36
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €36 €48
      25% off
      25% off
      €48 €36
    • ESB 1:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 3:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €36
      89% off
      €329 €36
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €36
      89% off
      €330 €36
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 5:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €33 €329
      90% off
      90% off
      €329 €33
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €36 €48
      25% off
      25% off
      €48 €36
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €36 €48
      25% off
      25% off
      €48 €36
    • ESB 1:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 3:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €36
      89% off
      €329 €36
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €36
      89% off
      €330 €36
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 5:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €33 €329
      90% off
      90% off
      €329 €33
    • ESB 1:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 3:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €36 €329
      89% off
      89% off
      €329 €36
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €37 €329
      89% off
      89% off
      €329 €37
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      89% off
      €329 €37
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      89% off
      €329 €37
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      89% off
      €329 €37
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      89% off
      €329 €37
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €203
      38% off
      €329 €203
    • ESB 1:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 3:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 31 | Turkish Airlines
      €213
      35% off
      €329 €213
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €37 €300
      88% off
      88% off
      €300 €37
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      €43 €300
      86% off
      86% off
      €300 €43
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €50 €300
      83% off
      83% off
      €300 €50
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      €87
      71% off
      €300 €87
    • ESB 8:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:15 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €105
      65% off
      €300 €105
    • ESB 8:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:15 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      €131
      56% off
      €300 €131
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      €234
      22% off
      €300 €234
    • ESB 8:45 AM
      4h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 1:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Pegasus Airlines
      €72
      76% off
      €300 €72
    • ESB 10:30 PM
      9h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 7:40 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Pegasus Airlines
      €119
      60% off
      €300 €119
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €36 €330
      89% off
      89% off
      €330 €36
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €37 €48
      23% off
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €37 €48
      23% off
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      €37
      23% off
      €48 €37
    • ESB 6:30 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:45 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €43
      87% off
      €330 €43
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €50
      85% off
      €330 €50
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | 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 December, with an average price of €71. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as €90.

€90
€81
€71
€62
    Cheapest
  • €87
    Nov
  • €71
    Dec
  • €73
    Jan
  • €85
    Feb
  • €76
    Mar
  • €81
    Apr
  • €90
    May
  • €89
    Jun
  • €81
    Jul
  • €86
    Aug
  • €83
    Sep
  • €82
    Oct

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 Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€89
€82
€75
€68
  • €75
    Mon
  • €89
    Tue
  • €81
    Wed
  • €87
    Thu
  • €89
    Fri
  • €79
    Sat
  • €79
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines (from €36) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From €36
Pegasus Airlines
From €49
AJet
From €53
Azerbaijan Airlines
From €477

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What is the 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. TK2185

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    11:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 15m

    1:10 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK2127

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    10:45 AM

    ESB

    1h 15m

    12:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2175

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    9:40 PM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    11:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK2151

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    2:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    4:15 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. TK2183

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    11:10 PM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    12:30 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  6. TK2147

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    1:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    3:15 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Ankara Esenboga Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 380.5 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €33
Cheapest return ticket price €54

FAQs for Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

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

    Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 56 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 15 daily flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 03:55, and the last departs at 23:55, with about 15 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €195 in January, 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 Gökçen 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.
  • One-way flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €36, and round-trip fares start from €54. The current lowest fare is a Turkish Airlines flight departing on Sun, Dec 27; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 49 minutes, and around 98 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is €86. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flynas and Jetblue Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from €36. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 98 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Ankara Esenboga Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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