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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 $36 and round-trip from $59. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 9:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 10:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 9:55 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SAW 11:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 19 | AJet
      $59 $73
      19% off
      19% off
      $73 $59
    • IST 9:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 10:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Dec 19 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 7:45 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SAW 9:00 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 22 | AJet
      $61 $73
      16% off
      16% off
      $73 $61
    • IST 2:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 3:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 9:55 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SAW 11:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | AJet
      $63 $73
      14% off
      14% off
      $73 $63
    • IST 6:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 7:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Dec 17 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 5:25 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      SAW 6:35 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
      $63
      14% off
      $73 $63
    • IST 10:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 23 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 1:45 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      SAW 2:55 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 27 | Pegasus Airlines
      $63
      14% off
      $73 $63
    • IST 8:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 9:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Dec 29 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 5:45 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      SAW 6:55 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 30 | Pegasus Airlines
      $63
      14% off
      $73 $63
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 1:15 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SAW 2:30 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | AJet
      $65
      11% off
      $73 $65
    • IST 4:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 5:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Dec 8 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 9:55 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SAW 11:10 AM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | AJet
      $65
      11% off
      $73 $65
    • IST 9:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 10:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      ESB 8:05 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SAW 9:20 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | AJet
      $65
      11% off
      $73 $65
    • IST 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ANK 2:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
      ANK 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      IST 4:00 PM
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      IST 10:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      $36 $47
      23% off
      23% off
      $47 $36
    • IST 8:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 9:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $47
      11% off
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 12:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 1:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $47
      11% off
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 9:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 10:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 2:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 3:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 12:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 1:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ANK 2:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 10:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      $36 $47
      23% off
      23% off
      $47 $36
    • IST 8:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 9:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $47
      11% off
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 12:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 1:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $47
      11% off
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 9:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 10:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 2:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 3:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 12:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 1:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ANK 2:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $317
      87% off
      87% off
      $317 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $317
      87% off
      87% off
      $317 $42
    • IST 10:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $317
      87% off
      87% off
      $317 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      $49
      85% off
      $317 $49
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      $49
      85% off
      $317 $49
    • IST 4:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 5:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      $49
      85% off
      $317 $49
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      $63
      80% off
      $317 $63
    • IST 6:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 7:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      $223
      30% off
      $317 $223
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      $284
      10% off
      $317 $284
    • IST 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ANK 2:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      $47 $317
      85% off
      85% off
      $317 $47
    • IST 4:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 5:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      $84 $317
      74% off
      74% off
      $317 $84
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      $122 $317
      62% off
      62% off
      $317 $122
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      $232
      27% off
      $317 $232
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      $285
      10% off
      $317 $285
    • IST 2:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 3:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      $285
      10% off
      $317 $285
    • IST 9:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 10:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 4 | Turkish Airlines
      $285
      10% off
      $317 $285
    • IST 9:10 PM
      3h 20m
      1 stop
      ESB 12:30 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 5 | Pegasus Airlines
      $60
      81% off
      $317 $60
    • IST 8:15 AM
      9h 55m
      1 stop
      ESB 6:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 4 | Pegasus Airlines
      $67
      79% off
      $317 $67
    • IST 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ANK 2:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • IST 10:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 11:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      $36 $47
      23% off
      23% off
      $47 $36
    • IST 8:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 9:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $47
      11% off
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 12:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 1:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      $42 $47
      11% off
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 11:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 12:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 9:00 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 10:10 AM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 2:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 2:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 3:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 12:00 PM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      ESB 1:10 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      $42
      11% off
      $47 $42
    • IST 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ANK 2:00 PM
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Ankara 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 $74. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $117.

$117
$96
$74
$53
    Cheapest
  • $88
    Oct
  • $76
    Nov
  • $74
    Dec
  • $80
    Jan
  • $81
    Feb
  • $87
    Mar
  • $91
    Apr
  • $93
    May
  • $117
    Jun
  • $107
    Jul
  • $95
    Aug
  • $87
    Sep

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 $127. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $264.

$264
$196
$127
$59
    Cheapest
  • $130
    Oct
  • $166
    Nov
  • $127
    Dec
  • $175
    Jan
  • $147
    Feb
  • $150
    Mar
  • $204
    Apr
  • $264
    May
  • $161
    Jun
  • $164
    Jul
  • $172
    Aug
  • $165
    Sep

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

$97
$90
$82
$75
    Cheapest
  • $94
    Mon
  • $83
    Tue
  • $96
    Wed
  • $82
    Thu
  • $94
    Fri
  • $87
    Sat
  • $97
    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 $25) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From $25
Pegasus Airlines
From $54

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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. TK2150

    Istanbul Airport

    1:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    2:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK2192

    Istanbul Airport

    2:00 AM

    IST

    1h 10m

    3:10 AM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2138

    Istanbul Airport

    11:00 AM

    IST

    1h 15m

    12:15 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK2126

    Istanbul Airport

    8:00 AM

    IST

    1h 10m

    9:10 AM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. TK2122

    Istanbul Airport

    7:00 AM

    IST

    1h 10m

    8:10 AM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  6. TK2146

    Istanbul Airport

    12:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    1:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  7. TK2154

    Istanbul Airport

    2:00 PM

    IST

    1h 10m

    3:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  8. TK2142

    Istanbul Airport

    11:00 AM

    IST

    1h 10m

    12:10 PM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  9. TK2134

    Istanbul Airport

    10:00 AM

    IST

    1h 5m

    11:05 AM

    ESB

    S M T W T F S
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  10. PC3305

    Istanbul Airport

    9:30 PM

    IST

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    10:35 PM

    ADB

    S M T W T F S
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  11. PC3166

    Adnan Menderes Airport

    3:05 PM

    ADB

    1h 10m

    Nonstop

    4:15 PM

    ESB

    S - T W T - 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 $36
Cheapest return ticket price $59

FAQs for Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport Flights

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

    Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport takes about 49 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 15 daily flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
  • The earliest flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport departs at 01:00, and the last departs at 23:55, with about 20 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $236 in January, 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.
  • One-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport currently start from $36, and round-trip fares start from $59. The current lowest fare is a Turkish Airlines flight departing on Wed, Dec 9; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, with an average flight time of 45 minutes, and around 95 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 Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is $114. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flynas and Jetblue Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, with one-way fares starting from $36. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport operates around 98 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Istanbul Airport and Ankara Esenboga 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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