How to get from Istanbul to Ankara
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Ankara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 380 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Istanbul to Ankara: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $60 | 9h 25m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
| Cheapest found | $52 | 9h 30m | 1 transfer | ferry, bus |
| Fastest found | $69 | 8h 20m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → Kayseri
Pegasus Airlines - 2busKayseri → Ankara
FlixBus
How the trip from Istanbul to Ankara works
Start with a PC flight from Istanbul to Kayseri, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Kayseri and continue by FlixBus bus on to Ankara (4h 10m). In total it's roughly EUR 53 over 9h 25m, 1 transfer.
Who runs Istanbul to Ankara
The Istanbul to Ankara route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Getting from Istanbul to Ankara without flying
There is a ground route from Istanbul to Ankara: about 9h 30m by ferry, bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Istanbul to Ankara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Ankara?
The most useful route takes about 9h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Ankara from Istanbul?
About 380 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Ankara cost?
The best price in our latest search was €53. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 9h 25m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Ankara?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 9h 25m.
Which operators run Istanbul to Ankara?
This route is run by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Istanbul to Ankara without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry, bus takes about 9h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara?
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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