Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara from $40

If you’re not able to fly to Ankara in August, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Istanbul Airport to Ankara during March average around $59.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ankara is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $91. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Ankara on Wednesday is $140.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Ankara is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Istanbul Airport to Ankara in the morning for as low as $59. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $155. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga for the best Istanbul - Ankara Esenboga flight prices

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

As of March 2026, prices for Istanbul Airport to Ankara flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboga

Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ankara from Istanbul Airport according to our data. Pegasus Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ankara. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Ankara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 7% of flights between Istanbul and Ankara have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

28 flights are operational daily from Istanbul Airport to Ankara as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 34% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

As of March 2026, there are 200 flights per week flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 26% of flights taking off on this day.