Cheap Flights from Ankara to Istanbul

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Ankara to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: AJet Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST)?

  It takes about 1 hour 16 minutes to fly from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from Ankara to Istanbul?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Ankara to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Ankara to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 207 flight per week flying from Ankara to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK2121 (07:08)

• When are flight tickets from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Ankara to Istanbul is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ankara to Istanbul on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Ankara to Istanbul on November 9, 2025 with AJet, with prices starting at £7.

• Which airports can I fly to for Istanbul from Ankara?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Esenboga Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ESB-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

• Is there any time difference between Ankara and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Ankara is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Ankara to Istanbul?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.