AnkaratoIstanbulFlight Time
ESB–IST · Nonstop
Ankara (Ankara Esenboga Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1h 4m, covering 236 miles. Turkish Airlines and AJet fly the route nonstop with 14-15/day departures, from 01:45 to 23:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 4m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 236 mi | Nonstop | 14-15/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Ankara to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines and AJet operate 14-15/day flights from ESB to IST.
- First departure
- 01:45
- Last departure
- 23:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 19
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 14-15/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 787 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to ESB flights — 14-15/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ESB, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 104 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1h 4m, based on the 236-mile flying distance.
How far is Ankara from Istanbul?
Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) is about 236 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Ankara to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and AJet fly nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST), with 14-15/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Ankara to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines and AJet fly nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from Ankara to Istanbul?
The ESB–IST route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW