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Book Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Ankara from £23

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Istanbul Ankara

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Thu, 16 May SAW - ESB

Thu, 16 May ESB - SAW

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£84 £64

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Fri, 17 May SAW - ESB

£24 £23

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Sun, 19 May SAW - ESB

Tue, 21 May ESB - SAW

£49 £48

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Sat, 04 May SAW - ESB

Sun, 05 May ESB - SAW

£245 £240

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Wed, 08 May SAW - ESB

Sun, 12 May ESB - SAW

£69

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Thu, 23 May SAW - ESB

Fri, 24 May ESB - SAW

£76

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

16% Trains in Ankara are 16% cheaper than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £0.44

Ankara £0.37

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

33% A meal in Ankara is 33% cheaper than a meal in Istanbul.

Istanbul £7.42

Ankara £4.95

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

0% A taxi in Ankara costs roughly the same as in Istanbul.

Istanbul £0.62

Ankara £0.62

Coffee Regular cappuccino

20% Coffee in Ankara is 20% cheaper than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £2.27

Ankara £1.8

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 40.65 TRY

1 TRY = 0.03 GBP

Last checked on 25 April 2024

Distance: 212 miles

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles

Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Ankara airports

Etismegut Havalimani (ANK) How far from city centre: 48 miles

Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani (ESB) How far from city centre: 48 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Istanbul to Ankara

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

To save money when booking flights from Istanbul to Ankara, you can follow these tips:

Choose Off-Peak Days: When searching for affordable airline tickets from Istanbul to Ankara, it's best to focus your efforts on weekdays, specifically between Monday and Wednesday. Prices tend to spike during weekends and high season. Opting for midweek travel or planning your trip during the off-season can result in significant cost savings, allowing you to allocate those funds to enhance your vacation experience.
Compare Airlines: After receiving the list of available flights from our search engine, take the time to compare ticket prices across various airlines. This step is crucial, as both low-cost and traditional carriers may offer different rates for the same route. Flexibility with your travel dates can make it easier to secure more budget-friendly tickets from Istanbul to Ankara.
Book in Advance: While some travelers may wait until the last minute in hopes of finding last-minute deals, it's generally advisable to book your flights from Istanbul to Ankara in advance. This proactive approach helps you avoid any last-minute price hikes or unexpected surprises.
Set Price Alerts: To stay informed about price drops and special deals, consider setting up price alerts for your desired route. This way, you'll receive notifications when fares from Istanbul to Ankara become more affordable, allowing you to seize the opportunity to book at a lower cost.
Explore Multi-City Flights: For those with flexible travel plans, exploring multi-city flight options can lead to additional savings. Instead of booking a round-trip ticket, consider open-jaw or multi-city itineraries that allow you to visit multiple destinations while potentially reducing the overall cost of your journey.
Consider Package Deals: For additional savings, consider bundling your flight and hotel bookings with Opodo. Moreover, if you plan to rent a car for your trip from Istanbul to Ankara, booking it through us can provide discounts of up to 40% on the overall cost. This way, you can maximize your savings and enjoy a more budget-friendly travel experience.

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Istanbul to Ankara, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Istanbul to Ankara change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Istanbul to Ankara may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Istanbul to Ankara on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Istanbul and Ankara, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Istanbul to Ankara airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Ankara

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Ankara?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Ankara is of around 01:06 hours on average, considering an average distance of 326 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Ankara at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara is 23£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Ankara expensive to visit compared to Istanbul?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Ankara costs an average of 0.62 GBP, the same as in Istanbul, while train tickets costs 16% less in Ankara: 0.37 GBP against 0.44 GBP in Istanbul. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 4.95 GBP in Ankara, 33% less than the 7.42 GBP in Istanbul. The price of the coffee is around 21% cheaper in Ankara, with an average of 1.80 GBP, while in Istanbul the coffee costs 2.27 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Ankara?

The most popular months to book a trip from Istanbul to Ankara are December, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Ankara?

The best time of the year to go to Ankara when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Ankara from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, September and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Ankara.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Istanbul to Ankara?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Istanbul. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Ankara?

The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Ankara is: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani (ESB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Turkish Airlines.
Pegasus Airlines.
Alternatively, you can find Istanbul - Ankara flights between Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) to Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani (ESB) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
Lot Polish Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Ankara are:

Pegasus Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.

Flight Duration 1 h and 6 m Flights between Istanbul and Ankara take, on average, 1 h and 6 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £23 Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Ankara found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani The airport Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani is the departure airport operating flights between Istanbul and Ankara

Arriving Airport Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani Flights departing Istanbul with Ankara as destination arrive at Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani