How to get from Ankara to Istanbul
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 05m by flight with no transfer. The two cities are about 323 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was $20, on Wed, Aug 5.
Ankara to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Istanbulflight
AJet·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
How the trip from Ankara to Istanbul works
Start with a VF flight from Ankara to Istanbul, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly $31 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Who runs Ankara to Istanbul
AJetAnkara-IstanbulThe Ankara to Istanbul route is operated by AJet. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 1h 05m by flight, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Ankara?
About 323 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Istanbul cost?
The best price in our latest search was $31. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 1h 05m.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Istanbul?
Ankara is ESB and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written ESB to SAW.
Which operators run Ankara to Istanbul?
This route is run by AJet. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Ankara to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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