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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 AED 149 and round-trip from AED 223. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      ESB 11:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 13:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 149 AED 181
      18% off
      18% off
      AED 181 AED 149
    • Cheapest
      ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 149 AED 1,245
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,245 AED 149
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151 AED 181
      17% off
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | 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
      AED 223 AED 292
      24% off
      24% off
      AED 292 AED 223
    • 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
      AED 233 AED 292
      20% off
      20% off
      AED 292 AED 233
    • 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
      AED 237 AED 292
      19% off
      19% off
      AED 292 AED 237
    • 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
      AED 238
      18% off
      AED 292 AED 238
    • 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
      AED 240
      18% off
      AED 292 AED 240
    • 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
      AED 240
      18% off
      AED 292 AED 240
    • 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
      AED 241
      17% off
      AED 292 AED 241
    • 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
      AED 241
      17% off
      AED 292 AED 241
    • 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
      AED 243
      17% off
      AED 292 AED 243
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      ANK 16:00
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 11:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 13:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 149 AED 181
      18% off
      18% off
      AED 181 AED 149
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 149 AED 1,245
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,245 AED 149
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151 AED 181
      17% off
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151 AED 1,243
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,243 AED 151
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151 AED 1,243
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,243 AED 151
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151 AED 1,243
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,243 AED 151
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 152
      88% off
      AED 1,243 AED 152
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 152
      88% off
      AED 1,243 AED 152
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 152
      88% off
      AED 1,243 AED 152
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 177
      86% off
      AED 1,243 AED 177
    • ESB 17:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 19:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 271
      78% off
      AED 1,243 AED 271
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 388
      69% off
      AED 1,243 AED 388
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 152 AED 1,236
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,236 AED 152
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 154 AED 1,236
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,236 AED 154
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 210 AED 1,236
      83% off
      83% off
      AED 1,236 AED 210
    • ESB 08:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 10:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 286
      77% off
      AED 1,236 AED 286
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 307
      75% off
      AED 1,236 AED 307
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 331
      73% off
      AED 1,236 AED 331
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 1,038
      16% off
      AED 1,236 AED 1,038
    • ESB 18:45
      12h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 07:25
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 495
      60% off
      AED 1,236 AED 495
    • ESB 22:30
      9h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 08:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 550
      56% off
      AED 1,236 AED 550
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 149 AED 1,245
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 1,245 AED 149
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151 AED 181
      17% off
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151 AED 181
      17% off
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 151
      17% off
      AED 181 AED 151
    • ESB 06:30
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 07:45
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 177
      86% off
      AED 1,245 AED 177
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 229
      82% off
      AED 1,245 AED 229
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 282
      77% off
      AED 1,245 AED 282
    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 283
      77% off
      AED 1,245 AED 283
    • ESB 06:30
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 07:45
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 982
      21% off
      AED 1,245 AED 982
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | 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 AED 252. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as AED 365.

AED 365
AED 309
AED 252
AED 196
  • AED 252
    Oct
  • AED 349
    Nov
  • AED 286
    Dec
  • AED 297
    Jan
  • AED 345
    Feb
  • AED 308
    Mar
  • AED 329
    Apr
  • AED 365
    May
  • AED 359
    Jun
  • AED 328
    Jul
  • AED 350
    Aug
  • AED 335
    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.

AED 357
AED 328
AED 298
AED 269
  • AED 298
    Mon
  • AED 356
    Tue
  • AED 325
    Wed
  • AED 348
    Thu
  • AED 357
    Fri
  • AED 327
    Sat
  • AED 314
    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 AED 149) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From AED 149
Pegasus Airlines
From AED 199
AJet
From AED 313
Azerbaijan Airlines
From AED 1,491
Lufthansa
From AED 3,658

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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

    11:50

    ESB

    1h 20m

    13:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2139

    Esenboga Airport

    13:00

    ESB

    1h 20m

    14:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK2183

    Esenboga Airport

    23:10

    ESB

    1h 20m

    00:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. TK2175

    Esenboga Airport

    21:35

    ESB

    1h 10m

    22:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  6. TK2171

    Esenboga Airport

    19:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    21:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  7. TK2151

    Esenboga Airport

    14:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    16:15

    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 AED 149
Cheapest return ticket price AED 223

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 AED 941 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 AED 149, and round-trip fares start from AED 223. The current lowest fare is a Turkish Airlines flight departing on Sun, Dec 13; 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 AED 425. 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 AED 149. 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.
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