How to get from İzmir to Ankara
- 518 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 42 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€30
Cheapest
7h 30m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Ankara. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 518 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 9, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
518 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €30Checked Oct 9 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €15Reading date not recorded | 7h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€30Checked Oct 91h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€15Reading date not recorded7h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir to Ankara: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir Adnan Menderes → Ankara Esenboğa Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from İzmir to Ankara
FlixBus runs 42 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 42 | 00:45 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizm, Topcambus | 24 | 00:45 | 23:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 8 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 01:30
- 02:00
- 06:45
- 07:20
- 07:45
- 08:15
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:45
- 16:50
- 17:41
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:45
- 19:40
- 20:45
- 20:49
- 21:00
- 21:45
- 21:50
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 22:40
- 23:00
- 23:45
- 23:49
- 23:59
All departuresMetro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizm, Topcam
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 01:30
- 02:00
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:45
- 22:00
- 22:40
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus Airlinesİzmir Adnan Menderes-Ankara Esenboğa AirportSee live options and dates →
Metro Turizmİzmir Otogar Tesis-AnkaraBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Ankara works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from İzmir to Ankara, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
İzmir to Ankara: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Ankara?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from İzmir to Ankara?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:59, from İzmir Otogar Tesis, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from İzmir to Ankara?
42 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from İzmir to Ankara leave from?
İzmir Otogar Tesis with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Ankara from İzmir?
About 518 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Ankara cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from İzmir to Ankara?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from İzmir to Ankara?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for İzmir and Ankara?
İzmir is ADB and Ankara is ESB, so this route is usually written ADB to ESB.
Which operators run İzmir to Ankara?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Metro Turizm.
Can you get from İzmir to Ankara without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir 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 an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 9 Oct 2026