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Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €29 and round-trip from €64. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        IST 1:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 2:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 12:25 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 1:40 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | AJet
        €64 €88
        27% off
        27% off
        €88 €64
      • IST 7:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 8:10 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 3:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 4:10 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 16 | AJet
        €65 €88
        26% off
        26% off
        €88 €65
      • IST 7:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 8:10 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Sep 10 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 9:55 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 11:05 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 15 | AJet
        €65 €88
        26% off
        26% off
        €88 €65
      • IST 7:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 8:10 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Oct 10 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 7:45 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 8:55 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | AJet
        €66
        25% off
        €88 €66
      • IST 11:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 12:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Oct 1 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 9:55 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 11:05 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 5 | AJet
        €66
        25% off
        €88 €66
      • IST 10:00 AM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 11:05 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Oct 4 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 11:40 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 12:50 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | AJet
        €66
        25% off
        €88 €66
      • IST 8:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:10 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Oct 23 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 5:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 6:10 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | AJet
        €66
        25% off
        €88 €66
      • IST 7:00 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 8:05 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Oct 9 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 12:30 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 1:40 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | AJet
        €67
        24% off
        €88 €67
      • IST 8:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:10 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Sep 18 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 12:30 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 1:40 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 19 | AJet
        €68
        23% off
        €88 €68
      • IST 8:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 9:10 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Sep 25 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 12:30 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 1:40 AM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Sep 27 | AJet
        €68
        23% off
        €88 €68
      • IST 11:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 12:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 11:55 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SAW 1:10 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | AJet
        €68
        23% off
        €88 €68
      • IST 7:00 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 8:05 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Sep 24 | Turkish Airlines
        ESB 2:55 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        SAW 4:05 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 28 | AJet
        €69
        22% off
        €88 €69
      • IST 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ANK 2:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
        ANK 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        IST 4:00 PM
        Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        IST 11:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 1:00 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Oct 16 | Turkish Airlines
        €29 €59
        51% off
        51% off
        €59 €29
      • IST 10:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 11:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
        €29 €59
        51% off
        51% off
        €59 €29
      • IST 2:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 3:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Oct 1 | Turkish Airlines
        €34 €59
        42% off
        42% off
        €59 €34
      • IST 6:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 7:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Oct 19 | Turkish Airlines
        €36
        39% off
        €59 €36
      • IST 11:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 1:00 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Oct 18 | Turkish Airlines
        €36
        39% off
        €59 €36
      • IST 2:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 3:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        €39
        34% off
        €59 €39
      • IST 11:55 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        ESB 1:00 AM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Sep 22 | Turkish Airlines
        €41
        31% off
        €59 €41
      • IST 10:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 11:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Sep 24 | Turkish Airlines
        €45
        24% off
        €59 €45
      • IST 11:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 12:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Sep 14 | Turkish Airlines
        €45
        24% off
        €59 €45
      • IST 10:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 11:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Sep 9 | Turkish Airlines
        €45
        24% off
        €59 €45
      • IST 11:00 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 12:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Oct 5 | Turkish Airlines
        €45
        24% off
        €59 €45
      • IST 10:00 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        ESB 11:10 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Sep 18 | Turkish Airlines
        €46
        22% off
        €59 €46
      • IST 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ANK 2:00 PM
        Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of €64. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as €100.

€100
€82
€64
€46
    Cheapest
  • €66
    Aug
  • €66
    Sep
  • €70
    Oct
  • €65
    Nov
  • €64
    Dec
  • €69
    Jan
  • €69
    Feb
  • €74
    Mar
  • €78
    Apr
  • €80
    May
  • €100
    Jun
  • €91
    Jul

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, December is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, with an average price of €108. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €225.

€225
€167
€108
€50
    Cheapest
  • €193
    Aug
  • €112
    Sep
  • €162
    Oct
  • €142
    Nov
  • €108
    Dec
  • €150
    Jan
  • €125
    Feb
  • €128
    Mar
  • €175
    Apr
  • €225
    May
  • €138
    Jun
  • €140
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€81
€74
€66
€59
    Cheapest
  • €81
    Mon
  • €69
    Tue
  • €78
    Wed
  • €66
    Thu
  • €75
    Fri
  • €74
    Sat
  • €80
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is Turkish Airlines (from €29) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From €29
Pegasus Airlines
From €52

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What is the flight schedule from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK2188

    Istanbul Airport

    11:55 PM

    IST

    1h 5m

    1:00 AM

    ESB

    S - - - - F S
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  2. TK2174

    Istanbul Airport

    7:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    8:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2184

    Istanbul Airport

    10:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    11:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T - S
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  4. TK2154

    Istanbul Airport

    2:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    3:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. TK2170

    Istanbul Airport

    6:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    7:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  6. TK2138

    Istanbul Airport

    11:00 AM

    IST

    1h 15m

    12:15 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  7. TK2116

    Istanbul Airport

    6:00 AM

    IST

    1h 5m

    7:05 AM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  8. TK2162

    Istanbul Airport

    4:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    5:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  9. TK2192

    Istanbul Airport

    2:00 AM

    IST

    1h 10m

    3:10 AM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  10. TK2166

    Istanbul Airport

    5:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    6:10 PM

    ESB

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

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

Flight distance 380.5 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €29
Cheapest return ticket price €64

FAQs for Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 1 hour 9 minutes to fly from Istanbul Airport (ist) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (esb).
  • There are around 15 daily flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
  • Tickets cost around €148 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €189 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 06:00 and arrives in Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) at 07:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 21:00 and arrives in Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) at 22:10.
    • The distance from Esenboga Airport to downtown is about 24 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 2749 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport departs at 02:00, and the last departs at 23:55, with about 80 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport takes about 49 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Flynas, Air New Zealand and TAP Air Portugal operate direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, with an average flight time of 49 minutes, and around 100 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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