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Flights from Ankara to Istanbul Starting at CNY 31

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Airlines Flying from Ankara to Istanbul

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Pegasus Airlines

From AU$ 35

Turkish Airlines

From AU$ 81

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Alternative Routes from Ankara to Istanbul

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Cheapest
ESB
18:20
1h 5m
Direct
SAW
19:25
Esenboga Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Wed, Apr 24Pegasus Airlines
AU$ 35
ESB
03:10
1h 15m
Direct
IST
04:25
Esenboga Airport - Istanbul Airport
Tue, Apr 30Turkish Airlines
AU$ 81
ESB
03:10
1h 15m
Direct
IST
04:25
Esenboga Airport - Istanbul Airport
Tue, Apr 30Turkish Airlines
AU$ 81
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

When are flight from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from Ankara to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 133.
How long is the flights from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST)?
It takes about 1 hour 19 minutes to fly from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?
- The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
- The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
What time does the earliest flight from Ankara to Istanbul depart?
The earliest flight departs from Ankara (ESB) at 05:35 and arrives in Istanbul (SAW) at 06:40.
What time does the latest flight from Ankara to Istanbul depart?
The latest flight departs from Ankara (ESB) at 20:55 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 22:10.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST)?
Airlines with flights from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST): Anadolujet Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Tarom, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia and Malaysia Airlines.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST)?
Pegasus Airlines operates 2 direct flights from Ankara (ANK) to Istanbul (IST).
How many airports in Istanbul (IST)?
There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Information from Ankara to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price	AU$ 30
Cheapest return ticket price	AU$ 61
Off-season for travel	December
Peak season for travel	July
Flight distance	353.05km
Average flight time	1 hour 19 minutes
Popular airline	Pegasus Airlines