Istanbul - Ankara flights from TRY4,023*

Direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Turkish Airlines operates multiple daily flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Esenboğa Airport (ESB). AJet operates daily flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) and Esenboğa Airport.

You can track our flight ticket campaigns via the website and mobile app. Fares for flights between Istanbul and Ankara tend to rise during public holidays; also, because both cities have numerous universities, Istanbul Ankara flights are in high demand at the beginning and the end of the academic year. If your trip takes place outside these periods, you can find cheaper fares for Istanbul Ankara flights.

You can book Istanbul Ankara flights from the top section of the flight ticket page you are in, via our flight ticket page, or through the Turkish Airlines mobile application.

You can enjoy numerous advantages by booking your flight to Ankara via the Turkish Airlines mobile application or at turkishairlines.com. Purchasing through our online channels is efficient and convenient; you can also take advantage of campaigns and opportunities, price protection, online check-in and mobile boarding pass creation. In addition, you can perform transactions in many different languages on our website and the mobile application. And, in case of possible disruptions, you can perform transactions quickly through our online channels or call center.

The weather is mild, and rainfall is unlikely during the spring and fall months, making Ankara an ideal destination for sightseeing during those times. Winter weather tends to be cold, and it may be more difficult to visit the city's historical sites and attractions. Summer days in Ankara are generally hot and sunny.

Your baggage allowance will vary according to the type of ticket you have purchased. You can select the amount of baggage allowance suitable for your needs during the ticket creation steps, and you can benefit from our extra baggage service when necessary.

We offer delicious catering on both domestic and international flights to Ankara. You can visit the link for more information about our in-flight catering.

We also transport pets on our Istanbul Ankara flights, according to availability and within certain rules. For more information, you can check the travelling with pets page.

When you book a flight from Istanbul to Ankara, you can use Miles to create an award ticket based on the aircraft's availability.

Arranging a round-trip flight ticket for Istanbul Ankara flights can provide a great advantage to our passengers.

Yes, you can rent a car at Esenboğa Airport. To tour the city in style, rent a car with Turkish Airlines’ partners and earn Miles and discounts.