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Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from DKK 261 and round-trip from DKK 404. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      ESB 11:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 13:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 261 DKK 330
      21% off
      21% off
      DKK 330 DKK 261
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 266 DKK 330
      19% off
      19% off
      DKK 330 DKK 266
    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 269 DKK 2,256
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 269
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 270
      88% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 270
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 273
      17% off
      DKK 330 DKK 273
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 274
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 274
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 275
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 275
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 275
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 275
    • ESB 13:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 15:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 276
      16% off
      DKK 330 DKK 276
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Dec 11 | AJet
      DKK 404 DKK 533
      24% off
      24% off
      DKK 533 DKK 404
    • ESB 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 16:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 11:05
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 30 | AJet
      DKK 423 DKK 533
      21% off
      21% off
      DKK 533 DKK 423
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Nov 18 | AJet
      DKK 431 DKK 533
      19% off
      19% off
      DKK 533 DKK 431
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Wed, Dec 2 | AJet
      DKK 435
      18% off
      DKK 533 DKK 435
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Mon, Nov 16 | AJet
      DKK 436
      18% off
      DKK 533 DKK 436
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Tue, Nov 24 | AJet
      DKK 436
      18% off
      DKK 533 DKK 436
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 11:05
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Dec 3 | AJet
      DKK 440
      17% off
      DKK 533 DKK 440
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 05:45
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 06:50
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Nov 20 | AJet
      DKK 441
      17% off
      DKK 533 DKK 441
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 08:00
      1h 5m
      Direct
      ESB 09:05
      Istanbul - Ankara | Thu, Nov 5 | AJet
      DKK 442
      17% off
      DKK 533 DKK 442
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      ANK 16:00
      Istanbul - Ankara | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 11:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 13:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 261 DKK 330
      21% off
      21% off
      DKK 330 DKK 261
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 266 DKK 330
      19% off
      19% off
      DKK 330 DKK 266
    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 269 DKK 2,256
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 269
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 270
      88% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 270
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 273
      17% off
      DKK 330 DKK 273
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 274
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 274
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 275
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 275
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 275
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 275
    • ESB 13:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 15:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 276
      16% off
      DKK 330 DKK 276
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 274 DKK 2,255
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 274
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 275 DKK 2,255
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 275
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 275 DKK 2,255
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 275
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 276
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 276
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 278
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 278
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 280
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 280
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 283
      87% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 283
    • ESB 17:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 19:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 491
      78% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 491
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 1,755
      22% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 1,755
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 274 DKK 1,187
      77% off
      77% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 274
    • ESB 21:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 23:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 321 DKK 1,187
      73% off
      73% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 321
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 384 DKK 1,187
      68% off
      68% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 384
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 556
      53% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 556
    • ESB 19:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 556
      53% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 556
    • ESB 23:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 00:30
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 593
      50% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 593
    • ESB 08:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      IST 10:15
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 720
      39% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 720
    • ESB 18:45
      12h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 07:25
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      DKK 897
      24% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 897
    • ESB 14:30
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 20:20
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Pegasus Airlines
      DKK 964
      19% off
      DKK 1,187 DKK 964
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 269 DKK 2,256
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 269
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 270 DKK 2,256
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 270
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 275 DKK 2,255
      88% off
      88% off
      DKK 2,255 DKK 275
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 277
      16% off
      DKK 330 DKK 277
    • ESB 06:30
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 07:45
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 320
      86% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 320
    • ESB 10:40
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 11:55
      Ankara - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 490
      78% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 490
    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 513
      77% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 513
    • ESB 23:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 01:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 536
      76% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 536
    • ESB 03:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:10
      Ankara - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Turkish Airlines
      DKK 1,541
      32% off
      DKK 2,256 DKK 1,541
    • ANK 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Ankara - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Ankara to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in October, with an average price of DKK 457. It is best to avoid May, when the average price can reach DKK 662.

DKK 662
DKK 560
DKK 457
DKK 355
  • DKK 457
    Oct
  • DKK 633
    Nov
  • DKK 518
    Dec
  • DKK 538
    Jan
  • DKK 626
    Feb
  • DKK 558
    Mar
  • DKK 596
    Apr
  • DKK 662
    May
  • DKK 651
    Jun
  • DKK 595
    Jul
  • DKK 634
    Aug
  • DKK 608
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

DKK 647
DKK 594
DKK 540
DKK 487
  • DKK 540
    Mon
  • DKK 646
    Tue
  • DKK 589
    Wed
  • DKK 631
    Thu
  • DKK 647
    Fri
  • DKK 592
    Sat
  • DKK 570
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines (from DKK 269) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Turkish Airlines
From DKK 269
Pegasus Airlines
From DKK 360
AJet
From DKK 461
Azerbaijan Airlines
From DKK 3,329
Lufthansa
From DKK 5,169
Sunexpress
From DKK 5,914
Qatar Airways
From DKK 9,206

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What is the flight schedule from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Ankara to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK2127

    Esenboga Airport

    10:40

    ESB

    1h 15m

    11:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK2185

    Esenboga Airport

    23:55

    ESB

    1h 15m

    01:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK2135

    Esenboga Airport

    11:50

    ESB

    1h 20m

    13:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK2139

    Esenboga Airport

    13:00

    ESB

    1h 20m

    14:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. TK2183

    Esenboga Airport

    23:10

    ESB

    1h 20m

    00:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  6. TK2175

    Esenboga Airport

    21:35

    ESB

    1h 10m

    22:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  7. TK2171

    Esenboga Airport

    19:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    21:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  8. TK2151

    Esenboga Airport

    14:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    16:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Esenboga Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Esenboga Airport (ESB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 380.5km
Cheapest one-way ticket price DKK 261
Cheapest return ticket price DKK 404

FAQs for Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 15 daily flights from Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 01:20, and the last departs at 23:55, with about 25 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around DKK 1,706 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3374 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from DKK 261, and round-trip fares start from DKK 404. The current lowest fare is a Turkish Airlines flight departing on Sun, Dec 20; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 52 minutes, and around 96 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport is DKK 770. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flynas and Jetblue Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from DKK 261. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 96 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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