How to get from Istanbul to Ankara
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 05m, from €27.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Ankara. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, 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.
Istanbul to Ankara: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Ankara Esenboğa Airportflight
AJet·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Ankara prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
4 ways from Istanbul to Ankara: flight, train, bus, ferry
How the trip from Istanbul to Ankara works
Start with a AJet flight from Istanbul to Ankara, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Ankara
DepartureIstanbulWhat 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 24mfrom €19Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Who runs Istanbul to Ankara
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Ankara Esenboğa AirportSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Book →
Pegasus AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Ankara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Ankara?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Ankara from Istanbul?+−
About 355 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Ankara cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €27. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Ankara?+−
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Ankara?+−
Istanbul is SAW and Ankara is ESB, so this route is usually written SAW to ESB.
Which operators run Istanbul to Ankara?+−
On this route you travel with AJet.
Can you get from Istanbul to Ankara without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara?+−
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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