Ankara to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Ankara to Istanbul is €25 (checked on 9 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 10 Nov€26
- 11 Nov€26
- 12 Nov€29
- 13 Nov€29
- 14 Nov€29
- 15 Nov€29
- 16 Nov€26
- 17 Nov€29
- 18 Nov€29
- 19 Nov€25
- 20 Nov€27
- 21 Nov€29
- 22 Nov€29
- 23 Nov€27
- 24 Nov€26
- 25 Nov€29
- 26 Nov€29
- 27 Nov€29
- 28 Nov€29
- 29 Nov€29
- 30 Nov€29
- Lowest observed
- €25, departing 19 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 9 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 167Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €43, departing 23 Nov 2026, back 28 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 10 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €26, departing 10 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, flydubai, Wizz Air
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 10m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Ankara to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 349 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 10m
- Airlines seen
- Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, flydubai, Wizz Air
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| AJet | 69 / 166 |
| Pegasus Airlines | 45 / 166 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) → Ankara, city gazetteer reference point (39.9334, 32.8597): ≈ 25 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in November 2026 from Ankara to Istanbul: 19 Nov 2026, €25 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €25 | 21 |
| December 2026 | €26 | 31 |
| January 2027 | €26 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €26 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €26 | 27 |
| April 2027 | €26 | 27 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Thursday departure we saw from Ankara to Istanbul: 19 Nov 2026, €25 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €26 | 23 |
| Tuesday | €26 | 24 |
| Wednesday | €26 | 24 |
| Thursday | €25 | 24 |
| Friday | €26 | 24 |
| Saturday | €26 | 24 |
| Sunday | €26 | 24 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Ankara to Istanbul by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €25 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €26 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €25 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €26 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €26 | 106 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Ankara to Istanbul: AJet, €26 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| AJet | €26Nov 10, 2026 | 76 |
| Pegasus Airlines | €29Nov 16, 2026 | 45 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €25, found on 9 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet.
Which airlines fly from Ankara to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet, flydubai, Wizz Air.
How long does the flight from Ankara to Istanbul take?
Across the 122 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 1h 12m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Ankara to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
124 of the 124 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Ankara to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €43, departing 23 Nov 2026, back 28 Nov 2026 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €26, departing 10 Nov 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Ankara to Istanbul?
For Ankara to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: AJet (69), Pegasus Airlines (45). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul?
Cheapest departure day we saw in November 2026 from Ankara to Istanbul: 19 Nov 2026, €25 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Ankara to Istanbul?
Cheapest Thursday departure we saw from Ankara to Istanbul: 19 Nov 2026, €25 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Ankara to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Ankara to Istanbul: AJet, €26 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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