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$49+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ESB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$92
From Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 7/319:00 amIST - ESB
Nonstop1h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/46:00 pmESB - IST
Nonstop1h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$98
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/58:30 amIST - ESB
1 stop10h 20mPegasus Airlines
Tue 8/127:05 amESB - IST
1 stop13h 45mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 7/29$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 7/301:30 amIST - ESB
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/312:15 amESB - IST
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$244

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Ankara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 8/12

3:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$98

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Tue 12/9

11:00 pm-8:10 am

1 stop9h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 12/13

10:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop9h 55m

$187

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sun 8/10

12:55 am-6:20 am

1 stop5h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 8/18

10:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$320

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sun 8/3

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$49

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Tue 8/5

8:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$94

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sat 8/9

1:30 am-6:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

$108

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

4:35 pm-3:15 am

1 stop10h 40m

$296

IstanbulAnkara

IST - ESB

ISTESB

Istanbul

Sun 8/31

12:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop21h 30m

$377

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Ankara

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). 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 July 29, 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Ankara

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Ankara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from IST to ESB are scheduled on a Friday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara, such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Air Serbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
635 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Air Serbia
6.3
Okay
196 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

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 42 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.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($98), and Pegasus Airlines ($187) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Ankara.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines ($49), Pegasus Airlines ($94), and Air Serbia ($296).

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

    Consider Air Serbia (93%), Turkish Airlines (93%) or Singapore Airlines (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 $80 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara. The cheapest flight overall is $50 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$39Average$47FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$49Average$65FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$88Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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