AnkaratoIstanbulFlight Time
ESB–SAW · Nonstop
Ankara (Ankara Esenboga Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport).
The estimated flight time from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW) is about 1h, covering 201 miles. Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Iberia fly the route nonstop with 14-15/day departures, from 00:30 to 23:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 201 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
Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Iberia operate 14-15/day flights from ESB to SAW.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 56
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Airlines | 7-8/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 | 03:3004:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAW to ESB flights — 13-14/day on 2 airlines →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 99 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 (SAW) is about 1h, based on the 201-mile flying distance.
How far is Ankara from Istanbul?
Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW) is about 201 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Ankara to Istanbul?
Yes. Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Iberia fly nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW), with 14-15/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Ankara to Istanbul?
Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Iberia fly nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW).
What aircraft fly from Ankara to Istanbul?
The ESB–SAW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- IST - IstanbulIstanbul Airport · 39 mi from SAWFlights to IST