Top Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Ankara

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Ankara, including Pegasus Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AJet.

Book direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara: One way flights from DKK 93, round trip flights from DKK 177. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Istanbul to Ankara

The distance between Istanbul and Ankara is about 353.05 km. It takes around 1 hour 2 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Ankara. The most popular month to Ankara is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceDKK 93
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceDKK 177
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance353.05 km
Average flight time1 hour 2 minutes
Popular airlinePegasus Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Ankara?

The cheapest time for Istanbul to Ankara flights: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one way flight prices from DKK 92.

Cheapest flights
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  • 2330
  • Dec

    307
  • 714
  • 1421
  • 2128
  • Jan

    284
  • 411
  • 1118
  • 1825
  • Feb

    251
  • 18
  • 815
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ankara (IST-ANK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as DKK 93 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to ESB on Wed, Jan 14), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from DKK 177 departing on Wed, Dec 10 and returning on Thu, Dec 11.
  • It takes around 1 hour 2 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ANK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Ankara is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Ankara, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 14, with one-way flights priced at just DKK 93.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ankara travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Ankara is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Ankara on November 28, 2025 with AJet, with prices starting at DKK 177.
  • The time difference between Ankara and Istanbul is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.