Cheap flights from Istanbul to Ankara

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

Compare all dates Ankara → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$25

Ajet · Sat, Dec 19

Cheapest month
December

from $25

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
1h 00m

350 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Ankara

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

  1. November 2026 $27
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $25
  3. January 2027 $27
  4. February 2027 $28
  5. March 2027 $29
  6. May 2027 $29
  7. June 2027 $35
  8. August 2027 $37
  9. September 2027 $35
  10. October 2027 $35

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

Ajet
Depart10:00 Sat, Dec 19SAW → ESB 1h 05m · Direct
$25one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart05:45 Wed, Dec 2SAW → ESB 1h 05m · Direct
$26one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart00:05 Tue, Dec 8SAW → ESB 1h 05m · Direct
$26one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart06:50 Wed, Dec 23SAW → ESB 1h 00m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart08:30 Sun, Dec 27SAW → ESB 1h 00m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart06:50 Tue, Dec 29SAW → ESB 1h 00m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart06:50 Thu, Dec 31SAW → ESB 1h 00m · Direct
$27one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart17:55 Tue, Dec 1SAW → ESB 1h 05m · Direct
$28one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Ankara

Istanbul (IST) and Ankara (ANK) are about 350 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $25, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Ankara?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $25 with Ajet, departing Saturday, December 19, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $25 to $37.

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

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

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

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

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Ankara?

A direct flight takes about 1h 00m. Istanbul and Ankara are around 350 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Ankara?

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

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