IstanbultoAnkaraFlight Time
SAW–ESB · Nonstop
Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport) to Ankara (Ankara Esenboga Airport).
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara (ESB) is about 1h, covering 201 miles. Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly the route nonstop with 13-14/day departures, from 00:05 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 | 13-14/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Istanbul to Ankara
Pegasus Airlines and AJet operate 13-14/day flights from SAW to ESB.
- First departure
- 00:05
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 50
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Airlines | 7-8/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 | 00:0500:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ESB to SAW flights — 14-15/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 96 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 Istanbul to Ankara?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara (ESB) is about 1h, based on the 201-mile flying distance.
How far is Istanbul from Ankara?
Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara (ESB) is about 201 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul to Ankara?
Yes. Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara (ESB), with 13-14/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Ankara?
Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara (ESB).
What aircraft fly from Istanbul to Ankara?
The SAW–ESB route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- IST - IstanbulIstanbul Airport · 39 mi from SAWFlights from IST