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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Istanbul to Ankara, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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The route Istanbul — Ankara is served by several airlines: Valuair, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $23 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.
Istanbul — Ankara
01/07/2027
Departure
Direct flight
VF3012
starting at $23
Istanbul — Ankara
01/31/2027
Departure
Direct flight
TK3000
starting at $25
Istanbul — Ankara
12/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC2668
starting at $25
Istanbul — Ankara
01/16/2027
Departure
Direct flight
PC2664
starting at $27
Istanbul — Ankara
12/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC2664
starting at $27
Istanbul — Ankara
12/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC2660
starting at $27
Istanbul — Ankara
01/19/2027
Departure
Direct flight
PC2660
starting at $27
Istanbul — Ankara
01/02/2027
Departure
Direct flight
PC2660
starting at $27
Istanbul — Ankara
12/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC2686
starting at $27
Istanbul — Ankara
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC2664
starting at $27
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Ticket prices for Istanbul — Ankara follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from November 2026 to April 2027 (+24%), then decline from July 2027 to October 2027 (5%). The cheapest tickets are in November 2026–December 2026 (averaging $24), while the priciest are in June 2027–July 2027 ($35).
For savings, plan your flight for November 2026–December 2026 — you could save up to 30%. Try to avoid June 2027–July 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 13.1%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Istanbul to Ankara is $24 (November 2026), while the maximum is $36 (July 2027). On average, a ticket costs $30–$30.
The cheapest flight ticket from Istanbul to Ankara according to data for the last 48 hours costs $23
Often the best time to buy tickets from Istanbul to Ankara is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to Ankara can be found flying in these months: November, December, January.
The fastest flights from Istanbul to Ankara start from 1 hour in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Istanbul — Ankara: Valuair, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $45
Valuair
Su, Mo, We, Th, and Sa
starting at $29
Pegasus Airlines
Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $30
A few airlines fly the Istanbul — Ankara route, but only one operates daily: Turkish Airlines flies every day. Pegasus Airlines flies every day except Tuesday. Valuair flies every day except Tuesday and Friday.
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Ankara departs on 01/07/2027, is operated by Valuair and costs $23
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Istanbul to Ankara departs on 12/31/2026, is operated by Valuair and costs $45
Fastest flight from Istanbul to Ankara takes 1 hour
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Istanbul and Ankara is 349km (216 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 5m. There are 234 direct flights from Istanbul to Ankara. Istanbul and Ankara are in the same time zone. Flights from Istanbul begin at 5:30 AM. The latest flight from Istanbul departs at 2:05 AM
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