Cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul

One-way fares from $25 · ANK → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Ankara
Cheapest fare
$25

Ajet · Mon, Nov 30

Cheapest month
November

from $25

Direct flights
Yes

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
1h 10m

350 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $25
  2. December 2026 $26
  3. January 2027 $27
  4. February 2027 $27
  5. March 2027 $31
  6. April 2027 $31
  7. May 2027 $31
  8. July 2027 $37
  9. August 2027 $34
  10. September 2027 $39
  11. October 2027 $33

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Ajet
Depart00:10 Mon, Nov 30ESB → SAW 1h 15m · Direct
$25one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart05:45 Tue, Nov 24ESB → SAW 1h 10m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart13:15 Sun, Nov 8ESB → SAW 1h 15m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart09:55 Mon, Nov 9ESB → SAW 1h 15m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart00:10 Wed, Nov 11ESB → SAW 1h 15m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart09:55 Thu, Nov 12ESB → SAW 1h 15m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart00:10 Sun, Nov 15ESB → SAW 1h 15m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart00:15 Tue, Nov 17ESB → SAW 1h 15m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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About flights from Ankara to Istanbul

Ankara (ANK) and Istanbul (IST) are about 350 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $25, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $25 with Ajet, departing Monday, November 30, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $25 to $39.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $25 one way.

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 1h 10m. Ankara and Istanbul are around 350 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Ankara to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

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