Cheap flights from Istanbul to Ankara
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Ankara and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | TRY 1,604 | AJetNonstop2 hrThu, Jan 1 — Sun, Jan 4 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara is currently TRY 1,604 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | TRY 801 | AJetNonstop2 hrThu, Jan 1 | The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Ankara is currently TRY 801 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | TRY 1,603 | AJetNonstop2 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Ankara is currently TRY 1,603 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | TRY 11,649 | Turkish AirlinesNonstop2 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara is currently TRY 11,649 |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr | The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Ankara takes 1 hr |
|---|---|---|
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Istanbul to Ankara per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Ankara is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
| February Cheapest | Typical prices: TRY 1,250–2,050 |
|---|---|
| August Most expensive | Typical prices: TRY 2,000–3,650 |
Popular airlines from Istanbul to Ankara
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Istanbul to Ankara in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom TRY 3,076Typical price: TRY 3,050–4,000116 weekly nonstop flightsIST - ESBEvery day
- PegasusNonstopfrom TRY 1,620Typical price: TRY 1,600–3,55056 weekly nonstop flightsSAW - ESBEvery day598 weekly connecting flightsIST, SAW - ESBEvery day
- AJetNonstopfrom TRY 1,604Typical price: TRY 1,750–3,65047 weekly nonstop flightsSAW - ESBEvery day731 weekly connecting flightsSAW - ESBEvery day
- Azerbaijan AirlinesTypical price: TRY 9,900–33,00020 weekly connecting flightsSAW - ESBEvery day
- flydubai18 weekly connecting flightsIST, SAW - ESBEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Qatar Airways13 weekly connecting flightsIST, SAW - ESBEvery Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye59 min30 km
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 33 min90 km
Popular airports near Ankara
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Ankara center and popularity with travelers.
- Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)AnkaraTürkiye24 km
- Konya Airport (KYA)KonyaTürkiye2 hr 52 min218 km
- Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)NevşehirTürkiye2 hr 44 min192 km
- Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) (ASR)KayseriTürkiye3 hr 45 min260 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Ankara
The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ankara are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from TRY 1,250 to TRY 2,050.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from TRY 1,604. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from TRY 801.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Ankara is TRY 3,076, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Ankara is TRY 1,620, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Ankara is TRY 1,604, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara starts at TRY 1,604 from Thu, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at TRY 801 and departs on Thu, Jan 1.
1 hr is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Ankara.
Most visitors arrive Apr–Aug when the weather is hot and dry. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cool, wet and often snowy. Local events include the International Ankara Music Festival (Apr) and Ankara International Film Festival (Apr–May).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Ankara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Ankara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Ankara.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 116 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 47 nonstop flights and 731 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Ankara are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 116 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 47 nonstop flights and 731 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Ankara are:
- Pegasus offers 56 nonstop flights and 598 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
- Azerbaijan Airlines offers 20 connecting flights per week. Azerbaijan Airlines flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
- flydubai offers 18 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
- Qatar Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Ankara recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from TRY 1,604. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from TRY 801.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Ankara is TRY 3,076, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Ankara is TRY 1,620, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Ankara is TRY 1,604, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 4.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Ankara.
- There are 116 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 56 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 47 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Ankara at price TRY 1,603 is offered by AJet from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Ankara.
- There are 116 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 56 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 47 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Ankara start at TRY 1,604 from Thu, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 4 with AJet.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Ankara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Ankara start at TRY 11,649 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Ankara start at TRY 1,604 from Thu, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 4.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Ankara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Ankara starts at TRY 1,603 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with AJet.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Ankara at price TRY 1,603 is offered by AJet from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Ankara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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