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Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

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 AU$56 and round-trip from AU$87. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      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
      AU$87 AU$138
      37% off
      37% off
      AU$138 AU$87
    • 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
      AU$91 AU$138
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$138 AU$91
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 12 | AJet
      AU$93 AU$138
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$138 AU$93
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 26 | AJet
      AU$93
      33% off
      AU$138 AU$93
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 18 | AJet
      AU$94
      32% off
      AU$138 AU$94
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 10 | AJet
      AU$94
      32% off
      AU$138 AU$94
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:00 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:05 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 27 | AJet
      AU$94
      32% off
      AU$138 AU$94
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 5:45 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 6:50 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Nov 14 | AJet
      AU$95
      31% off
      AU$138 AU$95
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 8:00 AM
      1h 5m
      Nonstop
      ESB 9:05 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Oct 30 | AJet
      AU$95
      31% off
      AU$138 AU$95
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      IST 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      ANK 4:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$56 AU$85
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$85 AU$56
    • ESB 10:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$57 AU$85
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$85 AU$57
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58 AU$85
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 11:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      90% off
      AU$579 AU$58
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      31% off
      AU$85 AU$59
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      31% off
      AU$85 AU$59
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$56 AU$85
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$85 AU$56
    • ESB 10:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$57 AU$85
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$85 AU$57
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58 AU$85
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 11:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      90% off
      AU$579 AU$58
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      31% off
      AU$85 AU$59
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      31% off
      AU$85 AU$59
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59 AU$545
      89% off
      89% off
      AU$545 AU$59
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59 AU$545
      89% off
      89% off
      AU$545 AU$59
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59 AU$545
      89% off
      89% off
      AU$545 AU$59
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      89% off
      AU$545 AU$59
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$60
      89% off
      AU$545 AU$60
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$60
      89% off
      AU$545 AU$60
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$69
      87% off
      AU$545 AU$69
    • ESB 5:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$108
      80% off
      AU$545 AU$108
    • ESB 7:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 9:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$120
      78% off
      AU$545 AU$120
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59 AU$579
      90% off
      90% off
      AU$579 AU$59
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$60 AU$579
      90% off
      90% off
      AU$579 AU$60
    • ESB 11:10 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$105 AU$579
      82% off
      82% off
      AU$579 AU$105
    • ESB 9:40 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$108
      81% off
      AU$579 AU$108
    • ESB 10:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$130
      78% off
      AU$579 AU$130
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$162
      72% off
      AU$579 AU$162
    • ESB 8:55 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      IST 10:15 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$405
      30% off
      AU$579 AU$405
    • ESB 6:45 PM
      12h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 7:25 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$126
      78% off
      AU$579 AU$126
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • ESB 3:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      IST 5:05 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$350 AU$579
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$579 AU$350
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$56 AU$85
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$85 AU$56
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58 AU$85
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      32% off
      AU$85 AU$58
    • ESB 10:40 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$58
      90% off
      AU$579 AU$58
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      31% off
      AU$85 AU$59
    • ESB 6:30 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:45 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      90% off
      AU$579 AU$59
    • ESB 11:55 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 1:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$59
      90% off
      AU$579 AU$59
    • ESB 6:30 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      IST 7:45 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$62
      89% off
      AU$579 AU$62
    • ANK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | 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 AU$111. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as AU$142.

AU$142
AU$127
AU$111
AU$96
    Cheapest
  • AU$112
    Oct
  • AU$136
    Nov
  • AU$111
    Dec
  • AU$115
    Jan
  • AU$134
    Feb
  • AU$120
    Mar
  • AU$128
    Apr
  • AU$142
    May
  • AU$139
    Jun
  • AU$127
    Jul
  • AU$136
    Aug
  • AU$130
    Sep

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

AU$139
AU$128
AU$116
AU$105
  • AU$116
    Mon
  • AU$138
    Tue
  • AU$126
    Wed
  • AU$135
    Thu
  • AU$139
    Fri
  • AU$127
    Sat
  • AU$122
    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 AU$56) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From AU$56
Pegasus Airlines
From AU$78
AJet
From AU$122

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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 10m

    1:05 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK2191

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    6:30 AM

    ESB

    1h 15m

    7:45 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2135

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    11:50 AM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    1:10 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK2139

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    11:55 AM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    1:15 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. TK2171

    Ankara Esenboga Airport

    7:55 PM

    ESB

    1h 20m

    9:15 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  7. 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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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 AU$56
Cheapest return ticket price AU$87

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 01:20, and the last departs at 23:55, with about 25 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 AU$398 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 AU$56, and round-trip fares start from AU$87. The current lowest fare is a Turkish Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 8; 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 54 minutes, and around 108 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 AU$165. 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 AU$56. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 96 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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