Flights from Ankara to Istanbul
Flying time from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) is about 59m (381 km).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
IST → Istanbul, booked before you fly
A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.
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Airlines flying Ankara to Istanbul
We have not confirmed which airlines fly ESB–IST nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Ankara to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $24 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $2931 Oct 2026 | — |
| Nov 2026 | $2426 Nov 2026 | — |
| Dec 2026 | $252 Dec 2026 | — |
| Jan 2027 | $2911 Jan 2027 | — |
| Feb 2027 | $2817 Feb 2027 | — |
| Mar 2027 | $317 Mar 2027 | — |
| Apr 2027 | $3016 Apr 2027 | — |
| May 2027 | $324 May 2027 | — |
| Jun 2027 | $358 Jun 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
| Jul 2027 | $354 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
| Aug 2027 | $3430 Aug 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
| Sept 2027 | $3511 Sept 2027 | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $24 for November 2026, $25 at best after that.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Ankara to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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