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Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 1,255 and round-trip from TRY 3,017. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      ESB 10:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 12:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 26 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 1,255 TRY 2,558
      51% off
      51% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 1,255
    • ESB 11:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 13:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,016 TRY 2,558
      21% off
      21% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,016
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,016 TRY 17,694
      89% off
      89% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,016
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,039
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,039
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Dec 5 | AJet
      TRY 3,017 TRY 4,144
      27% off
      27% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,017
    • ESB 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 16:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 11:05
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 24 | AJet
      TRY 3,158 TRY 4,144
      24% off
      24% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,158
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 26 | AJet
      TRY 3,203 TRY 4,144
      23% off
      23% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,203
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 12 | AJet
      TRY 3,218
      22% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,218
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 09:05
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 30 | AJet
      TRY 3,248
      22% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,248
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 26 | AJet
      TRY 3,248
      22% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,248
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 18 | AJet
      TRY 3,255
      21% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,255
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 10 | AJet
      TRY 3,255
      21% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,255
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Nov 14 | AJet
      TRY 3,293
      21% off
      TRY 4,144 TRY 3,293
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      ANK 16:00
      Istanbul - Ankara | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 10:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 12:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 26 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 1,255 TRY 2,558
      51% off
      51% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 1,255
    • ESB 11:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 13:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,016 TRY 2,558
      21% off
      21% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,016
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,016 TRY 17,694
      89% off
      89% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,016
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 18 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,039
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,039
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046 TRY 17,694
      88% off
      88% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046 TRY 17,694
      88% off
      88% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,053 TRY 17,694
      88% off
      88% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,053
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,053
      88% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,053
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,053
      88% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,053
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,076
      88% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,076
    • ESB 17:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 19:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 3,763
      79% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 3,763
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 12,221
      31% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 12,221
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 14,148
      20% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 14,148
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,053 TRY 17,582
      88% off
      88% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 2,053
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 3,099 TRY 17,582
      82% off
      82% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 3,099
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 3,748 TRY 17,582
      79% off
      79% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 3,748
    • ESB 12:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      IST 14:20
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 3,748
      79% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 3,748
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151
      76% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 4,151
    • ESB 08:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 10:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 5,040
      71% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 5,040
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 14,065
      20% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 14,065
    • ESB 14:10
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 20:20
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | AJet
      TRY 3,143
      82% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 3,143
    • ESB 18:45
      12h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 07:25
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,585
      63% off
      TRY 17,582 TRY 6,585
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,016 TRY 17,694
      89% off
      89% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,016
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046 TRY 2,558
      20% off
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046 TRY 2,558
      20% off
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,046
      20% off
      TRY 2,558 TRY 2,046
    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,121
      88% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,121
    • ESB 06:30
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 07:45
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 2,397
      86% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 2,397
    • ESB 06:30
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 07:45
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 3,091
      83% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 3,091
    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 13,319
      25% off
      TRY 17,694 TRY 13,319
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Ankara to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of TRY 3,408. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as TRY 4,943.

TRY 4,943
TRY 4,176
TRY 3,408
TRY 2,641
  • TRY 3,408
    Oct
  • TRY 4,727
    Nov
  • TRY 3,865
    Dec
  • TRY 4,015
    Jan
  • TRY 4,677
    Feb
  • TRY 4,164
    Mar
  • TRY 4,451
    Apr
  • TRY 4,943
    May
  • TRY 4,860
    Jun
  • TRY 4,441
    Jul
  • TRY 4,732
    Aug
  • TRY 4,539
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

TRY 4,834
TRY 4,433
TRY 4,032
TRY 3,631
  • TRY 4,032
    Mon
  • TRY 4,822
    Tue
  • TRY 4,394
    Wed
  • TRY 4,712
    Thu
  • TRY 4,834
    Fri
  • TRY 4,423
    Sat
  • TRY 4,256
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines (from TRY 1,255) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From TRY 1,255
Pegasus Airlines
From TRY 2,688
AJet
From TRY 18,873
Azerbaijan Airlines
From TRY 20,210
Lufthansa
From TRY 49,586

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What is the flight schedule from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Ankara to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK2185

    Esenboga Airport

    23:55

    ESB

    1h 15m

    01:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK2135

    Esenboga Airport

    11:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    13:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2139

    Esenboga Airport

    12:50

    ESB

    1h 20m

    14:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK2183

    Esenboga Airport

    22:55

    ESB

    1h 15m

    00:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. TK2175

    Esenboga Airport

    21:40

    ESB

    1h 15m

    22:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  6. TK2151

    Esenboga Airport

    14:50

    ESB

    1h 20m

    16:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  7. TK2171

    Esenboga Airport

    19:50

    ESB

    1h 15m

    21:05

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  8. TK2147

    Esenboga Airport

    13:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    15:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  9. TK2143

    Esenboga Airport

    12:55

    ESB

    1h 25m

    14:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Esenboga Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Esenboga Airport (ESB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 380.5km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 1,255
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 3,017

FAQs for Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 15 daily flights from Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 01:20, and the last departs at 23:55, with about 25 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 12,744 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Esenboga Airport (ESB) at 08:00 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 09:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Esenboga Airport (ESB) at 21:00 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 22:15.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3374 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from TRY 1,255, and round-trip fares start from TRY 3,017. The current lowest fare is a Turkish Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 52 minutes, and around 96 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is TRY 5,753. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flynas and Jetblue Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from TRY 1,255. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 96 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Esenboga Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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