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Cheap flights Ankara — Istanbul

from $28 349 km ~55m 53 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Thursday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $28 on 26.11.2026
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Prices found for 28 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
14 Dec 2026, Mon
Pegasus Airlines PC 2667
11:00
ESB Esenboga International Airport
12:10
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
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01 Dec 2026, Tue
Pegasus Airlines PC 2683
23:55
ESB Esenboga International Airport
01:05
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
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24 Dec 2026, Thu
Ajet VF 3013
09:55
ESB Esenboga International Airport
11:10
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 15m Direct
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18 Dec 2026, Fri
Pegasus Airlines PC 2665
10:10
ESB Esenboga International Airport
11:20
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
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26 Nov 2026, Thu
Pegasus Airlines PC 2669
13:40
ESB Esenboga International Airport
14:50
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
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23 Dec 2026, Wed
Ajet VF 3013
09:55
ESB Esenboga International Airport
11:10
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 15m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
349 km
Flight time
55m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $28 (26.11.2026)
Average price
$30
Maximum price
$31
Departures per week
4
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
ESB Esenboga International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Airlines (2)
PC Pegasus Airlines VF Ajet
Agencies (7)
Clickavia Farera Tickets Wingie Mego.travel Ubfly Авиасейлс
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Low-cost 22 flights · 22 days
$28
Ajet
Ajet
Low-cost 31 flights · 31 days
$28
Where to buy tickets 7
Clickavia
10 tickets · 10 days
from $28
Farera
1 tickets · 1 days
from $28
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $28
Wingie
3 tickets · 3 days
from $28
Mego.travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $29
Ubfly
1 tickets · 1 days
from $29
Авиасейлс
36 tickets · 36 days
from $30
Airports

From — Ankara (1)

  • ESB Esenboga International Airport

To — Istanbul (1)

  • SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Other destinations from Ankara
Frequently asked questions about the route Ankara — Istanbul
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
Approximate flight time — 55m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Ankara to Istanbul?
The straight-line distance — 349 km.
How much do flights from Ankara to Istanbul cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $28 on 26.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $30. Range: $28 — $31.
What is the time difference between Ankara and Istanbul?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Ankara operate flights?
From Ankara: ESB (Esenboga International Airport).
To which airports in Istanbul do flights arrive?
To Istanbul: SAW (Sabiha Gokcen International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Ajet.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $28. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Ankara — Istanbul

Flights Ankara — Istanbul is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 349 km. Flight time 55m. Time difference +0h.

From Ankara (ANK) flights depart from 1 airport: ESB. To Istanbul (IST) — 1 arrival airport: SAW.

2 airlines operate on this route: Pegasus Airlines, Ajet.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $28 (26.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $30, ranging from $28 to $31. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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