Flight from Ankara to Istanbul
Overview
Flight from Ankara to Istanbul: Haqqi Tours offers flight tickets from Ankara to Istanbul, checks the fares and seats for your dates and confirms everything on WhatsApp. The flight from Ankara to Istanbul takes about 1 hour 5 minutes non-stop, flown by Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet, from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Below we spell out how much a flight from Ankara to Istanbul costs and what changes the fare, how to find the cheapest flight ticket, how to book with us, what to know at both airports and what to do when you land - then you send the form and we message you with the price.
Highlights
- Flight from Ankara to Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- 25+ a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Ankara to Istanbul: every fare class checked for your dates
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our team
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Ankara to Istanbul route
Full Description
Flight from Ankara to Istanbul at a glance
The flight from Ankara to Istanbul in numbers: around 1 hour 5 minutes in the air, non-stop, 25+ a day, flown by Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet. You leave from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) and land at Istanbul Airport (IST). We offer the fare classes explained plainly - what is included, what is not - and book the one that fits your bags and your budget.
- Route: Ankara to Istanbul
- Airlines: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet
- Flight time: about 1 hour 5 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: 25+ a day
- Departure airport: Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB)
- Arrival airport: Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
Airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul
Who flies from Ankara to Istanbul? Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet. Between them the route runs 25+ a day. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for your date and send the two or three that make sense, not a list of fifty.
- Turkish Airlines - Ankara to Istanbul
- Pegasus - Ankara to Istanbul
- AJet - Ankara to Istanbul
Departure: Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB)
Your journey starts at Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). We tell you the terminal for your airline, when check-in and bag drop close, and whether the airport has fast-track security worth booking. Esenboğa has an airport bus (Belkoair) to the centre and a metro extension under construction; the bus stops at fixed points in Kızılay and Aşti, and a hotel in Çankaya or Bilkent still needs a taxi from there.
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your accommodation in Ankara to Ankara Esenboğa Airport
- Just ask about the terminal and fast-track options at Ankara Esenboğa Airport
- Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
Arrival: Istanbul Airport (IST) and getting into Istanbul
The flight lands at Istanbul Airport (IST). Istanbul is the only city that sits on two continents, and its arrivals split the same way: Istanbul Airport (IST) serves the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) the Asian side, with the Bosphorus bridges and the Eurasia Tunnel joining the two halves. From arrivals you have taxis, public transport and, if you book it with us, a Haqqi Tours driver waiting with your name. For a family with bags, a pre-booked airport transfer is the easiest way to finish the Ankara to Istanbul journey: fixed price, flight tracked, straight to the hotel door.
Arriving late at night? We note it and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the flight; a delay costs you nothing.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Ankara to Istanbul flight
On board, the Ankara to Istanbul flight is about 1 hour 5 minutes: economy is perfectly comfortable, and business class adds a bigger seat, a meal and lounge access for those who want it. Baggage rules differ by airline and fare; children and infants have their own allowances. Tell us who is flying and what you are carrying and we choose accordingly.
- Seat selection free or paid depending on the carrier; families seated together on request
- Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
- Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
- Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
Flying with children, families and groups from Ankara to Istanbul
Families fly the Ankara to Istanbul route with us week in, week out. Infants under two travel on a lap at a small fare; children have a seat and a child fare where the airline offers one; pushchairs are checked free at the gate on most airlines. We seat the family together, order children's meals where they exist and choose a departure time that suits nap and bedtime. For groups, we book the seats in one reservation and ask the carrier for a group fare where the numbers justify it.
Things to do in Istanbul when you land
Istanbul is the only city that sits on two continents, and its arrivals split the same way: Istanbul Airport (IST) serves the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) the Asian side, with the Bosphorus bridges and the Eurasia Tunnel joining the two halves. The reasons passengers fly from Ankara to Istanbul include Galata Tower, the Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace, a Bosphorus cruise between the two continents and the Princes' Islands. For the first meal, try meze on a Bosphorus terrace, simit and tea at any corner and a fish sandwich by the Galata Bridge.
Haqqi Tours arranges guided tours, tickets, airport transfers and private drivers in Istanbul; ask when you book the flight and we send the options.
Best time to fly from Ankara to Istanbul
Flights from Ankara to Istanbul run all year, 25+ a day. Spring and autumn are the pleasant seasons; July and August are hot and busy, and winter brings rain, wind off the Bosphorus and the occasional snowfall. Traffic on the bridges is heaviest on weekday evenings. If you can travel outside those weeks the same seat costs less and the airports are quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.
Return flight from Istanbul to Ankara
Coming back? Say so on the form. A return flight ticket from Istanbul to Ankara booked with the outbound is often cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.
How much is a flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
Flight prices from Ankara to Istanbul follow demand: book early on a quiet day and you pay a fraction of a last-minute fare in high season. The airline you choose, whether the fare includes baggage, the seat class and the time of the flight all change the total. Rather than quote a number that will be wrong tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to fly and sends it to you on WhatsApp before you decide.
The figure we send is the total: ticket, taxes and the baggage included in that fare. If a departure two hours earlier is cheaper, or a different airline includes a suitcase for the same money, we say so, because the cheapest Ankara to Istanbul flight is frequently not the one at the top of a search.
Cheapest flight from Ankara to Istanbul: how to pay less
Finding cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul is timing plus flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds the lowest fare on the route:
- Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are normally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
- Let us know if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
- Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest flight from Ankara to Istanbul that day and what a slightly different day would cost.
How to book flights from Ankara to Istanbul with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a flight from Ankara to Istanbul is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a window seat, an infant, extra baggage, a wheelchair, a special meal - you tell us by WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket in your name, remind you of the check-in rules of that airline and stay reachable while you travel.
- Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Istanbul
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Ankara, a driver at Istanbul Airport (IST) with your name, and tours in Istanbul. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.
Why book your Ankara to Istanbul flight with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the flight from Ankara to Istanbul: live fares checked across every airline for your travel date, fare classes explained without jargon, baggage sorted before you book, families seated together, the electronic ticket delivered on WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the flight changes. Send the form and let us take the flight off your list.
On board
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Special meals, wheelchair assistance and extra baggage arranged in advance
- Infants under two on a lap at a reduced fare; children with their own seat
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked baggage as included in the fare we send
- About 1 hour 5 minutes in the air non-stop
Before you travel
- Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
- Lounges and fast-track security available at both airports on request
- Departure from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) - terminal and closing times sent with the ticket
- Arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) - taxis, local transport and our drivers at arrivals
Good to know
- Book the Ankara to Istanbul flight early - low fare tiers sell first
- Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
- Add an airport transfer at Istanbul so a driver meets you at arrivals
- Mid-week departures are generally the cheapest
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Can I add extra baggage or sports equipment?
Yes - extra bags, skis, golf clubs and bicycles can be added at booking on most airlines, at a lower rate than at the airport. Let us know what you are carrying.
Do you provide flights in the other direction or to other cities?
Of course. Haqqi Tours provides flight tickets on any route; Istanbul to Ankara and onward flights from Istanbul can all go on the same booking.
How much is a flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
It depends on the date, the airline, the fare class and how early you book, so there is no single price. Haqqi Tours checks the live fares across every airline for your travel date and sends you the exact cost in the WhatsApp chat within minutes of receiving the form.
What is the cheapest flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
Typically an early-booked mid-week departure on the airline with the lowest fare that day, with only the baggage you need. Tell us if your dates are flexible and we find the cheapest Ankara to Istanbul flight across the days you can travel.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
About 1 hour 5 minutes in the air, non-stop. We send the exact times of the flight you choose.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul?
Yes - Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly non-stop from Ankara to Istanbul, 25+ a day. We book the non-stop flight unless a connection is much cheaper and you prefer it.
How do I book flights from Ankara to Istanbul?
Send the form on this page with your travel date, one-way or return, passengers and class. Our booking desk replies in the WhatsApp chat with the flights that day, the baggage each fare includes and the cost; once you confirm, the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
Which airlines fly from Ankara to Istanbul?
On this route: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet. Fares, departure times and baggage rules differ between them, so we compare all of them for the date you travel and send the sensible options side by side.
Which airport do I fly from in Ankara?
Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). We send the terminal, the check-in closing time and, if you book it, a private transfer from your hotel.
Where do I land in Istanbul?
You land at Istanbul Airport (IST). Taxis and metro, tram or bus leave from arrivals; a Haqqi Tours driver can meet you at the exit with your name if you add a transfer.
Is baggage included in the Ankara to Istanbul flight ticket?
It depends on the fare: full-service fares typically include a checked bag, low-cost fares include a cabin bag only. We tell you exactly what is included before you book and add a suitcase at the cheaper booking rate if you need one.
Can I book a return flight from Istanbul to Ankara?
Yes, absolutely. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; we compare a return fare with two singles and book the cheaper one. If the return date is not fixed, we spell out the flexible options.
Do children and infants need a ticket?
Yes, at their own fares: infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced rate, children from two need a seat and normally pay a child fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply them.
Can I choose my seat?
On most airlines, yes - free at check-in or for a small fee at booking. Let us know your preference on WhatsApp and we add it.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Space, food and flexibility: business class adds a bigger seat, a meal, lounge access and priority boarding, and typically a more flexible ticket. We send the cost of both so you can decide.
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