Turkish Airlines offers 25 to 30 flights in average every day from Ankara to Istanbul. Offering two different options for the point of destination as Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), flights in this route take nearly one hour. It would be advantageous while booking your flight to select your airport of arrival according to your destination point in Istanbul. Note that slight differences may occur on the number of flights and times of departure throughout the year.
In addition, many international flights taking off from Ankara are operated as connecting flights over the two airports in Istanbul. Moreover, Turkish Airlines offers some direct international flights from Ankara as well.
Serving as a capital of Türkiye and an administrative and general headquarters of the country, Ankara is one of the most populous cities countrywide as well and attracts considerable attention both domestically and internationally. Standing out with its developed industry, international educational institutions and its cultivated fertile lands, Ankara owns a high touristic value with its historical artifacts remaining from many Anatolian civilizations. For this reason, the city has busy air traffic most of the year.Anatolia opens up to the world thanks to Turkish Airlines flights from Ankara operated both domestically and internationally.
You may use the public transportation to reach Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) from the city center. The municipal buses, numbered EGO 442 operate in Kızılay – Aşti (Bus Terminal) and airport route. You may easily reach the airport by getting on these buses at Kızılay or Aşti stations.
Passengers wishing to take the airport shuttles may get on the shuttles departing from 19 Mayıs Stadium and reach Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). The shuttles start operating early in the morning until the midnight between the city center and airport.
Living on the traces remaining from the tens of civilizations it had been a home to, Istanbul is regarded amongst the well-known metropolises worldwide today and welcomes visitors from all over the world all year round. Holding together both Asia and Europe by extending over both continents, Istanbul keeps serving as a bridge for interaction and is an extremely popular holiday destination together with its high level of civilization. Hosting many centers in finance, commerce, industry and economy, this magnificent city is located on a strategic point identifying the dynamics of the country..
There are two airports serving in the city with very busy air traffic: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), which both meet a great number of flights every day.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is located on the D20 road and one end of the road connects to TEM. Soon there will be a 07 connection in Odayeri. These roads offer the option of connecting to both TEM and E5.
Istanbul Airport is 35 km from the city center. You can reach the airport by İETT, taxi, Havaist, or private vehicle. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the airport by taxi and costs around 100-110 TL. You can find taxis almost everywhere in the city center. For more information on how to reach Istanbul Airport check the transport information page. In addition, there are plenty of car rental companies provided by Istanbul Airport, that you can rent a car from.