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$35+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ESB
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Ankara

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:00 amIST - ESB
Nonstop1h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/2811:55 pmESB - IST
Nonstop1h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/14$72
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:00 amIST - ESB
Nonstop1h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/211:55 pmESB - IST
Nonstop1h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/15$73
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:50 pmIST - ESB
1 stop8h 00mPegasus Airlines
Tue 12/2310:25 pmESB - IST
1 stop8h 20mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/15$89
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2012:50 pmIST - ESB
1 stop8h 25mPegasus Airlines
Sun 12/216:45 amESB - IST
1 stop10h 45mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/15$111
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:45 pmIST - ESB
1 stop4h 35mPegasus Airlines
Mon 12/2210:25 pmESB - IST
1 stop8h 20mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/15$112
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:50 pmIST - ESB
1 stop9h 00mPegasus Airlines
Tue 12/305:55 amESB - IST
1 stop11h 35mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/15$113
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:45 pmIST - ESB
1 stop4h 35mPegasus Airlines
Sun 12/216:45 amESB - IST
1 stop10h 45mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/14$124
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:45 pmIST - ESB
1 stop4h 35mPegasus Airlines
Sun 12/284:25 pmESB - IST
1 stop14h 20mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/14$125
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:45 pmIST - ESB
1 stop4h 35mPegasus Airlines
Fri 1/25:55 pmESB - IST
1 stop12h 50mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/14$127
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/183:15 pmIST - ESB
1 stop6h 35mPegasus Airlines
Sun 12/216:45 amESB - IST
1 stop10h 45mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/14$128

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Ankara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$35
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$73
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From Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga
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One-way flight from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Ankara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara that are best for you.

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Ankara

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IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sun 1/11

2:00 am-3:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 1/19

10:40 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$71

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Tue 1/13

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 1/20

10:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 1/24

11:55 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Thu 12/25

11:00 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 12/28

7:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sun 1/11

1:00 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 1/14

10:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Mon 12/29

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 1/2

7:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sun 12/28

11:00 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 12/28

10:55 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 1/18

9:40 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Fri 12/26

8:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 1/2

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Thu 1/1

2:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 1/31

9:40 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$73

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Ankara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Ankara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Ankara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Ankara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Ankara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Ankara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Ankara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Ankara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ankara from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara (average of $32). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $54). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ESB?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Ankara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ankara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ankara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ankara. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara, such as Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,097 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,097 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,097 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,097 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Ankara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from Istanbul?

    Ankara Esenboga (ESB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Ankara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Esenboga from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 44 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Ankara airport from Istanbul. It is only a 16.2 mi journey from Esenboga (ESB) to Ankara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

    For as low as $71, Turkish Airlines can have you in Ankara from Istanbul Airport in 1h 10m. The distance from Istanbul Airport to Ankara is about 236 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ajet ($39), Pegasus Airlines ($53), and Turkish Airlines ($73) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Ankara. Ajet is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Ankara one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara are Pegasus Airlines ($20), Ajet ($20), and Turkish Airlines ($41).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

    Consider TAROM (94%), Malaysia Airlines (93%) or ANA (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

    On average you can expect to pay $63 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara. The cheapest flight overall is $36 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Ankara Esenboga) is currently priced at $23.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Ankara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Ankara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Ankara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara (average of $32). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $54). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Ankara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Ankara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$39Average$48FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$50Average$65FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$73Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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