How to get from Ankara to Istanbul
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 10m, from €27.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 355 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
3 ways from Ankara to Istanbul: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Istanbul works
Start with a AJet flight from Ankara to Istanbul, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureAnkaraWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 6h 25mfrom €19Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Who runs Ankara to Istanbul
AJetAnkara Esenboğa Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Book →On this route you travel with AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Istanbul?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Ankara?+−
About 355 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Istanbul cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €27. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?+−
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Istanbul?+−
Ankara is ESB and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written ESB to SAW.
Which operators run Ankara to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with AJet.
Can you get from Ankara to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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